Radiation Therapist
Radiation Therapist
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Job Description
Overview
As a Radiation Therapist at Plains Regional Cancer Center youll work alongside Radiation Oncologists and the Radiation Therapy team to deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments safely and accurately.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Equipment:
Elekta Versa HD. Capable of SBRT precise beam VMAT delivery. All training of equipment will happen on site.
Where youll work:
Presbyterian Plains Regional Medical Center (PRMC) is an acute care hospital with 106 licensed beds located in Clovis New Mexico about 90 miles from Amarillo and Lubbock Texas. As a notforprofit hospital PRMC exists to improve the health of the patients members and communities we serve in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas.
Full Time
FTE: 0.9 (36 hours/week)
NonExempt
Work Schedule: MondayFriday
Signon bonus and relocation available for qualified candidates.
How you grow learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement scholarship opportunities
- Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows employees to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- Differentials for higher education certifications and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
Qualifications
Depending on qualifications there are multiple tiers for this position. The compensation range is dependent upon the tier.
Radiation Therapist Entry
- Associates degree.
- Graduate of a JRCERT accredited program in radiation therapy or suitable equivalent.
- BLS certification required at time of hire.
- Certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy. Must be certified and licensed by the New Mexico Environment Departments Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program within 30 days of hire
- Medical Radiologic Technologist
Radiation Therapist Core
Must meet qualifications of Radiation Therapist Entry listed above AND:
- Able to complete a clinical oncall new start including the calculations necessary.
- Able to perform a clinical template of electron fields
- Able to successfully immobilize a prostate and rectum using an endorectal balloon with gas release techniques
- Able to deliver radiation to breasts using free breathing multiisocenter setup techniques with photons and electrons
- Able to deliver radiation using Active Breathing Coordinator system to Comprehensive Breast Static IMRT Lung and Static IMRT Abdomen isocenters
- Complete a 6 month rotation in CT Simulation to obtain the following skills:
- Mastery of daily and weekly Quality Assurance for CT simulator LapLaser system.
- Successfully produce custom bolus devices for prescribed treatment
- Able to document patient setup complete quality checklist items and schedule treatment appointments
- Able to simulate the following sites including the production of necessary immobilization devices: CNS Head and Neck Lung GI GU GYN Extremity Free Breathing Breast and perform Free Breathing 4DCT scans
Radiation Therapist Advanced
Must meet qualifications of Radiation Therapist Core listed above AND:
- Able to troubleshoot errors and interlocks on linear accelerator
- Able to troubleshoot Active Breathing Coordinator
- Able to deliver radiation using Active Breathing Coordinator system to Volume Modulated Arc Therapy Breast Lung and Abdomen isocenters
- Able to deliver radiation to Stereotactic isocenters using either the Active Breathing Coordinator or compression belt systems as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
- Complete a second 6 month rotation in CT Simulation to obtain the following skills:
- Successful vendor training of contrast power injector
- Mastery of daily Quality Assurance and troubleshooting for contrast power injector
- Perform multiple contrast studies using power injector as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist
- Complete a mock trial exercise for contrast reaction management
- Able to simulate the following sites including the production of necessary immobilization devices: Breast using Breath Hold technique Lung using Breath Hold Technique SBRT with and without contrast SSRS with and without contrast Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy and Partial Breast Irradiation Brachytherapy.
- Observe complex brachytherapy device placement in OR with Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.
Radiation Therapist Expert
Must meet qualifications of Radiation Therapist Advanced listed above AND:
- Complete formal Clinical Instructor training led by MD Anderson School of Health Professions
- Have documented and active participation in the instruction and evaluation of radiation therapy students
Benefits
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned notforprofit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multispecialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
About Plains Regional Medical Center
Near the Texas border in Clovis this notforprofit regional medical center has 106 licensed beds and proudly serves the eastern New Mexico and west Texas communities.
With a population of more than 45000 Clovis is a familyfriendly city that neighbors the Cannon Air Force Base and is known for having one of the busiest community calendars in the state. The city offers a variety of events situated around the areas culture early rock n roll history and outdoor recreational facilities. Learn more about Clovis here.
EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drugfree and tobaccofree employer with smoke free campuses.
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