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Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology

Galveston, Texas, United States

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2502446

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 treatmentdose. Rotates to all therapy machines, and CT simulator. Performs all prescribed orrequired 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-emittingtreatment machines, simulators, and CT scanners.

+ Assures radiation safety to protect patients and personnel.

+ Demonstrates understanding of radiation therapy treatment techniques and treatmentrational.

+ Maintains written and computerized records of daily treatments and daily charges asrequired.

+ Synthesizes information and instructions from medical and physics staff to assureaccuracy 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 systemaccuracy.

+ Prepares and educates patients for radiation therapy treatments; Administersradiotherapy treatment and monitors patient during treatment

+ Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patientsand families. Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Monitors patients’ clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers patientsto 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 andthe department. Maintains valid licenses and certifications as required by UTMB andstate law

**Salary Range:** Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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