UTMB Health

Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)

UTMB Health$85K — $126K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree or graduation from an AMA accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
  • Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
  • Licensure by the Texas Medical Board in Medical Radiologic Technology.
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

  • Operate treatment machines to deliver precise radiation doses efficiently.
  • Generate patient e-charts based on physicians' prescriptions and treatment plans.
  • Manipulate complex radiation treatment machines, simulators, and CT scanners.
  • Ensure radiation safety protocols to protect patients and staff.
  • Maintain accurate records of daily treatments and charges required.
  • Synthesize technical information from medical and physics teams to guarantee treatment accuracy.
  • Monitor patient progress, intervene as necessary, and refer to medical staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package from day one of employment.
  • Flexible paid time off program including PTO and an Extended Illness Bank.
  • Access to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) for all employees.
  • 10 paid holidays each year.
Full Job Description
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.

Job Summary:

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

Job Duties:
  • Accurately and efficiently operates treatment machines to deliver prescribed treatment dose. Rotates to all therapy machines, and CT simulator. Performs all prescribed or required procedures accurately and efficiently.
  • 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 as required.
  • 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. Maintains valid licenses and certifications as required by UTMB and state law


Salary Range:$85,000 to $126,380 annual salary; Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Competitive compensation package, including salary and benefits. As a full-time UTMB employee, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package at no cost to you from your first day of employment. Additionally, the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) is available to all employees. All benefits-eligible employees also have access to a flexible paid time off program, which includes PTO, an Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and 10 paid holidays each year.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion. This position is located in Galveston.

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