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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8209

Working TitleRADIATION THERAPIST (UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationMcAllen, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Medicine and Oncology ISU

FTE1.0

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide skilled work involving the administration of a prescribed course of radiation therapy, maintaining treatment records and monitoring patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Description of Duties

+ Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.

Clinical Practice Management:

+ Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture, the radiation therapist demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adheres to accurate treatment and simulation delivery.

+ Gathers necessary set-up aids and prepares room and equipment for patient.

+ Consistently works at a speed that supports treatment/simulation unit scheduling.

+ Maintains appropriate treatment and simulation records and data. Sets appropriate treatment unit-parameters.

+ Adapts without difficulty to changes in work schedule or assigned area as departmental patient load dictates.

+ Visually monitors patient for unusual reaction and events and reports same to radiation oncologist throughout the course of radiation therapy.

+ Explains treatment procedure to the patient as it is performed communicating in a clear, concise voice; answers patient’s and family’s questions and defers those not within his/her competence to the radiation oncologist. Verbally reinforces radiation oncologist’s advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care. Recognizes patient’s needs and responds to them appropriately. Refers patient to other allied health specialists, such as social workers, dietitians and nursing.

+ Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities.

Quality Assurance Management:

+ Complies with departmental quality assurance practices.

+ Visually ascertains that consent forms for radiation therapy are in the treatment record and have been signed by the patient before administering the treatment.

+ Monitors and maintains daily treatment records and machine QA, inclusive of but not limited to the following adheres to portal image review/approval guidelines as required by the department makes adjustments in field placement as needed.

+ Documents and verbally notifies physics or engineering if measurements do not fall into accepted parameters. Visually recognizes and reports erratic operation of equipment to supervisor, engineering staff and/or Administrative Director for Therapy Services.

+ Checks prescription, set-up instructions, new start procedures, and patient information in the record and verify system, etc. Reviews the records for any discrepancies between the prescription, treatment plan, and amendments.

+ Attends planning clinic as assigned.

+ Performs, monitors, and maintains mandatory quality control activities and documentation.

+ Competency Management:

+ Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained to support treatment and simulation delivery, the radiation therapist demonstrates and adheres to:

+ Maintenance of departmentally identified base competencies inclusive of performing calculations.

+ Accurate documentation and maintenance of competency assessment criteria.

+ Facilitates learning consistent with expectations of documented competency level by attending lectures, seminars, and in-services to stay abreast of new techniques and to comply with licensure and competency requirements.

+ Demonstrates effective people skills and professional behaviors (soft skills) and participation incompetency assessments.

+ Consistently works within the scope of practice and competency level.

+ Adheres to department policies, guidelines, and procedures.

+ Consistently adheres to all departmental policies concerning radiation therapy treatment, attendance, and dress code. Utilizes resources and controls resources through careful management of supplies and equipment.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology ( JRCERT ) accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field and no experience or Associate’s degree and two (2) years of Radiation Therapy experience.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

Certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy ( ARRT ). Certified and licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board ( TMB ). Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association ( AHA ) or American Red Cross ( ARC ).

Required Experience

No experience required.

Preferred Experience

Experience practicing as a radiation therapist.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/Healthcare environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Demonstrates necessary manual dexterity and psychomotor skills to operate and manipulate the mechanical motions of complex radiation-emitting treatment units. Works under stress and pressure.

Other

Knowledge of radiologic technology, radiation therapy, routine nursing procedures, radiation protection and safety procedures. General familiarity with dosimetry, mathematics/physics, anatomy and physiology. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients, medical and nursing personnel. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Strong attention to detail.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/02/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46741

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ State Licensure

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document