Radiation Therapist
Radiation Therapist
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Job Description
Overview
We are offering a $10000 Sign On Bonus to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements.
St. Lukes Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin TX is dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Lukes Health and a team of specialized physiciansfocused on General and Interventional Cardiology Sports Medicine and Orthopedics including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Medical Director Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist the Radiation Therapist deliver accurate and therapeutic doses of external-beam radiation therapy to precisely defined targets for curative and palliative treatments of cancer/benign neoplasm patient populations.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs patients simulations under direction of physician which includes patient alignment portal marking and chart documentation.
2. Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices such as vaculocks bolus and aquaplast masks.
3. Assist in dosimetry procedures including obtaining patient parameters.
4. Educates patients regarding simulation treatment procedures and possible reactions.
5. Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician.
6. Delivers prescribed planned course of radiation therapy which includes revie of prescriptions diagnosis and medical record and patient identification.
7. Prepares room and equipment for patient treatments including set-up of immobilization devices field sizes and treatment distance shielding devices etc.
8. Monitors patient and equipment during treatment and/or simulation reporting any unusual circumstances such as patient movement equiment malfunction etc.
9 Completes daily quality cheks on tretment and simulator equipment. Maintains accurat documentation of quality checks. Documents and reports all variances and initiates proper follow up.
10. Ensure that patient orientation and preparation (IVs/lab work) is provided prior during and following the test completion.
Qualifications
Education Required
Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or a suitable equivalent
Licensure/Certifcation Required
Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) with Texas Medical Board and Registered in Radiation Therapy R.T.(R)(T) through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
BLS certification through an approved AHA program
Experience Required
One (1) year related work experience
Preferred: Two (2) years of related work experience
Employment Type
Unclear
