Radiation Therapist

Description:

UPCOMING GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! $5000 Sign-On Bonus Oncology Consultants is seeking a full-time Radiation Therapist for our Memorial City office. This is an excellent opportunity for new and experienced radiation therapists to join a dedicated oncology team that values collaboration, professional growth, and compassionate patient care.

Our radiation therapists accurately deliver prescribed radiation doses to patients under the direct supervision of a radiation oncologist. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description, with proper training provided.

Why Join OC?

• $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
• Up to $5250 in Tuition Reimbursement
• New Graduate Friendly – Mentorship & Training Provided
• Career Growth – Continuing Education Support
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Benefits at OC:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Next Level Prime
• Financial Perks: 401K, Competitive Salary
• Work-Life Balance: 4/10s Scheduling, PTO, Holidays + Floating Holiday
• Extras: Free Parking, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, Pet Insurance!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Properly turning on the linear accelerator and shutting down.
• Perform morning QA on linear accelerator by checking if everything is consistent with what the physicist has calibrated and set up.
• Be able to troubleshoot the machine, 4D software and OBI software efficiently.
• Explain treatment plans and simulations.
• Use two identifiers for ALL patients.
• Perform weekly chart checks on all patients in their shift.
• Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation.
• Use proper imaging protocol on patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment. (MV, KV, CBCT)
• Accurately capture daily activity charges.
• Being able to operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation.
• Monitor the patient’s response to radiation treatment and report it to the medical assistant if there is no oncology nurse.
• Know how to use the ARIA for documentation purposes and for checking the daily dose.
• Deliver correct dose to the correct site on patient.
• Maintain a clean treatment and simulation room, dressing rooms and console area.
• Properly open and close the facility.

Requirements:

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of JRCERT approved Radiation Therapy program
• Registered through ARRT for radiation therapy.
• Texas Department of Health Services MRT license.
• CPR Certified
• Bachelors of Science in Radiation Therapy or Certificate in radiation therapy.
• Familiar with Varian 21ix, Smart Arc, OBI (IGRT/CBCT), and TrueBeam.

PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Walking and proper use of body mechanics to lift and move patients.

Start Your Career with OC!

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