Job Description
Job Description
Texas Nursing Services in Fort Worth, TX is looking for one radiation therapist to join our oncology team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and hard-working.
Responsibilities for Radiation Therapist
- Understand and operate various imaging and treatment equipment
- Use computers to calculate proper type and dosage of radiation
- Collect and manage relevant patient information
- Help ensure proper positioning of patients for treatment using masks, braces and other equipment
- Explain all procedures to the patient
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed for patient, family and staff
- Schedule patient visits to follow treatment plan
- Monitor patient's emotional and physical tolerance of treatment
Qualifications for Radiation Therapist
License to practice radiation therapyAbility to stand for long periods of timeAttention to detail and ability to master and troubleshoot technical machineryAbility to be compassionate and understanding with anxious patients and familyAbility to focus on detailed work while working with distressed individualsAbility to help adjust or shift elderly or disabled patientsAbility to coordinate and schedule assessments and treatmentsAbility to both follow direction and act independentlyAbility to maintain professionalism while working with sick patientsWe are looking forward to reading your application.