Radiation Therapist - Oncology - PRN

Radiation Therapist – Full-Time Opportunity Location: Rural Cancer Center, 2 Hours NE of Dallas

Our busy, hospital-based radiation department, located within a comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a full-time, board-certified radiation therapist to join our team. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and a collaborative team of radiation oncologists and nurse navigators.

In 2025, we will be upgrading to cutting-edge technology, including a Siemens Somatom go.top CT scanner and a Varian TrueBeam, further enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional care.

We treat a wide range of cancers and benign diseases, providing comprehensive care for our patients.

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

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Position Summary

• This radiation oncology therapist is responsible for daily treatment on patients with ionizing radiation under the direction of the radiation oncologist. The individual will also ensure high quality patient care, accurate delivery of radiation treatments to each patient, and assist in maintaining a safe radiation oncology clinic per TRMC policies and procedures. Essential Functions
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• The radiation therapist, under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients.
• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
• Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identification.
• Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Maintain accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose.
• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
• Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea, and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, patients' reactions, and participates in appropriate quality assurance practices.
• Conduct treatment sessions independently or in a team environment, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
• Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33 21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33 51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33 76-100 None 76-100 None Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach above Shoulder 0-33 Reach below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm None Repetitive Hand 0-33 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs None Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66 Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Work near % Time Machinery 34-66 Electricity None Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None Vision Depth Perception Required < 20" Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5