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Radiation Therapist, Sr - Radiation Oncology

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2501899

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree or radiologic graduate of an AMA accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology. Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, in Radiation Therapy. Licensed by the Texas Medical Board in Medical Radiologic Technology. BLS certification through American Heart Association. Minimum five years of progressive experience as a staff therapist.

Job Summary:

To provide highly technical skills in the accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments.

Job Duties:

• Accurately and efficiently operates treatment machine to deliver prescribed treatment dose. Rotates to all therapy machines, and CT simulator. Performs all prescribed or required procedures accurately and efficiently.

• Provides working oversight and mentoring to staff therapists as directed by Chief Therapist or Clinical Director.

• Generates e-chart for patients using physician’s prescription and computerized treatment plans. Reads, interprets, and implements complex treatment plans.

• Operates and manipulates the mechanical motions of complex radiation-emitting treatment machines, simulators, and CT scanners.

• Assures radiation safety to protect patients and personnel. Demonstrates understanding of radiation therapy treatment techniques and treatment rational.

• Maintains written and computerized records of daily treatments and daily charges

• Coordinates patient scheduling and retrieval of patient records.

• Synthesizes information and instructions from medical and physics staff to assure accuracy of dose calculations, field placement and use of beam altering devices.

• Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; Assists in commissioning, calibration, quality assurance, and physical measurements as appropriate for system accuracy.

• Prepares and educates patients for radiation therapy treatments.; Administers radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient during treatment. Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients and families.

• Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Monitors patients’ clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to medical or nursing staff for appropriate intervention.

• Assists in training and evaluation of student therapists.

• Adheres to internal quality controls, policies, and procedures established by UTMB and the department.

• Participates in development of program’s policies, procedures, and quality assurance methods.

• Attends meetings in the absence of the Clincal Supervisor and communicates information effectively.

• Participates in the interview process and hiring selection of new therapy staff.

• Maintains valid licenses and certifications as required by UTMB and state law.

• Coordinates and monitors work processes and patient flow in treatment area. Discusses technical problems with supervisor and faculty to suggest corrections and/or solutions.

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation