Radiation Therapist
USA, Houston TX
$88,296 - $103,896
Job Description
· Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology
· Licenses/Certifications: Certified Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiation Therapy Technologists (ARRT-T), or temporary certification for recent graduates, up to 60 days post-graduation 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.
· Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one company.
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.
· Other duties as assigned.