4344 - Radiation Therapist
Texarkana, TX
Full Time
Healthcare
Mid Level
The Radiation Therapist will administer radiation therapy treatments and simulations with minimal supervision, adhering to the prescription and instructions provided by the radiation oncologist. The role entails the judgment to determine when treatment should be postponed pending consultation with the oncologist. Additionally, the therapist will contribute to treatment planning procedures, including tumor localization and dosimetry.
Responsibilities:
- Action Oriented: Seizing new opportunities and tackling challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
- Collaboration: Establishing partnerships and working collectively to achieve common goals.
- Customer Focus: Cultivating strong customer relationships and delivering solutions centered around their needs.
- Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation, utilizing both successes and failures as learning opportunities.
- Self-Awareness: Employing feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Effective Communication: Developing and delivering clear communications tailored to diverse audiences.
- Decision Quality: Making timely and effective decisions to propel organizational progress.
- Adherence to administrative and departmental policies regarding behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Work in assigned areas following applicable guidelines.
- Maintain an accurate schedule and ensure patients are seen promptly.
- Explain procedures to patients and assess their needs, including dietary, psychosocial, and consultation requirements.
- Prepare rooms and equipment, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients.
- Report any deviations in treatment setup or dose delivery promptly. Adhere to radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records.
- Conduct weekly chart checks and rotate responsibilities with a partner.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Must Have's:
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology. B. Experience:
- Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital or treatment center environment. Acceptance of students from an AMA-approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology is also considered. C.
- ARRT, RT (R), registration or registry eligibility. Completion of requirements for registration within the first year of employment.
- Possession of a current Medical Radiologic Technologist certificate with the Texas Medical Board or initiation of the application process before hire for new graduates in training.
- Maintenance of current licensure/registration/certification, including BLS certification.
Work Type:
Full Time
Salary: $35-$40/hour dependent on experience
Benefits:
- Competitive benefit package
- Skill-bridge program
- Access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
- A supportive work environment that values your voice and encourages participation in Shared Governance.
- Work alongside a dedicated and skilled team of healthcare professionals in a brand-new unit.
Mission Box Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.
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