Job Description
Job Description
Position: Radiation Therapist
Term: Permanent
Location: Southern New Mexico
Salary Range: $70,000 – $93,000
Experience Required: 3–5 years
Licensure/Certification: ARRT Certification and New Mexico License required
Overview:
Enjoy the warm weather and great food in Southern New Mexico! This city offers safe and affordable living, beautiful scenery, a strong educational system, friendly communities, and high-quality healthcare. Located just 40 minutes from El Paso and served by the El Paso International Airport, the area is also home to reputable universities and excellent K–12 schools.
Responsibilities:
- Operate radiation therapy equipment safely and correctly for treating neoplastic diseases and other therapeutic purposes.
- Perform high-quality radiation therapy procedures according to protocols and physician instructions.
- Conduct pretreatment preparations, including simulations and fabrication of treatment devices.
- Perform daily morning quality assurance checks on linear accelerators and CT simulators.
- Use EMR systems to document treatment delivery, patient positioning, and care coordination details.
- Schedule patients for simulation and treatment sessions.
- Be flexible and available for on-call procedures if needed.
- Communicate effectively with patients and team members.
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
- Provide compassionate care, patient support, and procedure explanations to ensure comfort.
- Remain calm and solution-focused during high-pressure situations.
Requirements:
- Current ARRT Certification
- New Mexico Radiation Therapy License
- 3–5 years of experience in radiation therapy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to various clinical situations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams