Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
UPCOMING GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! Oncology Consultants is seeking a full-time Radiation Therapist for our Memorial City office. This is an excellent opportunity for new and experienced radiation therapists to join a dedicated oncology team that values collaboration, professional growth, and compassionate patient care.
Our radiation therapists accurately deliver prescribed radiation doses to patients under the direct supervision of a radiation oncologist. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description, with proper training provided.
Why Join OC?
- New Graduate Friendly – Mentorship & Training Provided
- Career Growth – Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education Support
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
Benefits at OC:
- Health & Wellness: Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Next Level Prime
- Financial Perks: Competitive Salary
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible Scheduling
- Extras: Free Parking, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Properly turning on the linear accelerator and shutting down.
- Perform morning QA on linear accelerator by checking if everything is consistent with what the physicist has calibrated and set up.
- Be able to troubleshoot the machine, 4D software and OBI software efficiently.
- Explain treatment plans and simulations.
- Use two identifiers for ALL patients.
- Perform weekly chart checks on all patients in their shift.
- Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation.
- Use proper imaging protocol on patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment. (MV, KV, CBCT)
- Accurately capture daily activity charges.
- Being able to operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation.
- Monitor the patient’s response to radiation treatment and report it to the medical assistant if there is no oncology nurse.
- Know how to use the ARIA for documentation purposes and for checking the daily dose.
- Deliver correct dose to the correct site on patient.
- Maintain a clean treatment and simulation room, dressing rooms and console area.
- Properly open and close the facility.
Requirements:Education & Certifications
- Graduate of JRCERT approved Radiation Therapy program
- Registered through ARRT for radiation therapy.
- Texas Department of Health Services MRT license.
- CPR Certified
- Bachelors of Science in Radiation Therapy or Certificate in radiation therapy.
- Familiar with Varian 21ix, Smart Arc, OBI (IGRT/CBCT), and TrueBeam.
PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Walking and proper use of body mechanics to lift and move patients.
Start Your Career with OC!
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