• Radiation Therapist

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Lufkin, TX)


    Responsibilities

    Under the direction of the Medical Director, Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist deliver accurate and therapeutic doses of external-beam radiation therapy to precisely defined targets for curative and palliative treatments of cancer/benign neoplasm patient populations.

    ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    1. Performs patients' simulations under direction of physician, which includes patient alignment, portal marking, and chart documentation.

    2. Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaculocks, bolus, and aquaplast masks.

    3. Assist in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.

    4. Educates patients regarding simulation, treatment procedures and possible reactions.

    5. Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician.

    6. Delivers prescribed planned course of radiation therapy, which includes revie of prescriptions, diagnosis, and medical record and patient identification.

    7. Prepares room and equipment for patient treatments including set-up of immobilization devices, field sizes, and treatment distance, shielding devices, etc.

    8. Monitors patient and equipment during treatment and/or simulation reporting any unusual circumstances, such as patient movement, equiment malfunction, etc.

     

    9, Completes daily quality cheks on tretment and simulator equipment. Maintains accurat documentation of quality checks. Documents and reports all variances and initiates proper follow up.

     

    10. Ensure that patient orientation and preparation (IV's/lab work) is provided prior, during, and following the test completion.

    Qualifications

    Education Required

    Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or a suitable equivalent

     

    Licensure/Certifcation Required

     

    Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) with Texas Medical Board and Registered in Radiation Therapy R.T.(R)(T) through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

     

    BLS certification through an approved AHA program

    Experience Required

    One (1) year related work experience

    **Preferred:** Two (2) years of related work experience

     

    Overview

     

    We are offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements.

     

    St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX, is dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians—focused on General and Interventional Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics, including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care.

     

    CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

    We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

    + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

    + Flexible spending accounts

    + Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

    + Matching Retirement Programs

    + Wellness Programs

    Pay Range

    $30.47 - $44.19 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.