Radiation Therapist - Oncology - PRN
Radiation Therapist - Oncology - PRN
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Job Description
Radiation Therapist FullTime Opportunity
Location: Rural Cancer Center 2 Hours NE of Dallas
Our busy hospitalbased radiation department located within a comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a fulltime boardcertified radiation therapist to join our team. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work with stateoftheart equipment and a collaborative team of radiation oncologists and nurse navigators.
In 2025 we will be upgrading to cuttingedge technology including a Siemens Somatom go.top CT scanner and a Varian TrueBeam further enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional care.
We treat a wide range of cancers and benign diseases providing comprehensive care for our patients.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Position Summary
This radiation oncology therapist is responsible for daily treatment on patients with ionizing radiation under the direction of the radiation oncologist. The individual will also ensure high quality patient care accurate delivery of radiation treatments to each patient and assist in maintaining a safe radiation oncology clinic per TRMC policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Promote the mission vision and values of the organization.
The radiation therapist under direct supervision administers radiation therapy treatments to patients.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Review prescription diagnosis patient chart and identification.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Maintain accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient self and others.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation nausea and hair loss to assess patients reaction to treatment.
Educate prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians advice regarding treatment reactions and posttreatment care.
Maintain records reports and files as required including such information as radiation dosages equipment settings patients reactions and participates in appropriate quality assurance practices.
Conduct treatment sessions independently or in a team environment in accordance with the longterm treatment plan and under the general direction of the patients physician.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists.
Accurately cuts blocks when applicable.
Accurately makes custom molds.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
Maintains clean safe and organized work environment
OSHA Blood borne pathogens Class I.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Adhere to dress code appearance is neat and clean.
Complete annual education requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements including all state federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards.
Work Experience
One to three years experience practicing as a RTT.
Education
Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist required.
ARRT certification required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. Time Lbs. Time
110 3
1 033
2 033
5 033
76100 None 76100 None
Movement Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 033
Crouch/Squat 033
Kneel/Crawl 033
Reach above Shoulder 033
Reach below Shoulder 033
Repetitive Arm None
Repetitive Hand 033
Grasping 033
Squeezing 033
Climb Stairs None
Walking Uneven 033
Walking Even 3466
Environment Time
Indoors 67100
Outdoors 033
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 033
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 033
Work near Time
Machinery 3466
Electricity None
Sharps 033
Chemicals 033
Fumes 033
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5
Employment Type
Gig
