Shift: M-F 7am-4pm or 8am - 5pm
Position is responsible for simulating treatment set-ups, performing dosimetric calculations, applying radiation therapy treatments and assisting with patient care management.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology.
License/Certification: Certified Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiation Therapy Technologists (ARRT-T), and licensed by the Texas Department of Health (CMRT).
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.
Principal Accountabilities
- Simulates treatment set-ups according to physician instruction.
- Performs
dosimetric calculations under the supervision of a physicist or
dosimetrist, using either manual or computerized dose calculations.
- Accurately delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
- Assists in Brach therapy procedures.
- Warms
up treatment machines/simulator and checks all safety and operational
procedures reports any erratic operation to the physicist.
- Checks the laser positioning to ensure proper alignment.
- Verifies dose through barometer and thermometer measurements reports any discrepancies to physicist.
- Ensures
safe care to patients, staff and visitors adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary
specifications including time management, supply management,
productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual
professional growth and development by meeting requirements for
mandatory/continuing education and skills competency supports
department-based goals which contribute to the success of the
organization serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less
experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every
member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized
experiences.
- Models our service standards by providing
safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and
colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
