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Job Summary: To provide highly technical skills in the accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments.
Minimum Qualifications: Radiation Therapist I -
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 Duties:
Accurately and efficiently operates treatment machines to deliver prescribed treatment dose. Rotates to all therapy machines, and CT simulator. Performs all prescribed or required 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-emitting treatment machines, simulators, and CT scanners.
Assures radiation safety to protect patients and personnel.
Demonstrates understanding of radiation therapy treatment techniques and treatment rational.
Maintains written and computerized records of daily treatments and daily charges as required.
Synthesizes information and instructions from medical and physics staff to assure accuracy 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 system accuracy.
Prepares and educates patients for radiation therapy treatments; Administers radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient during treatment
Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients and families. Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.
Monitors patients’ clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to 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 and the department. Maintains valid licenses and certifications as required by UTMB and state law.
Salary Range:Actual salary commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB 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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary LocationUnited States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations0711 - John W McCullough Bldg
JobAllied Health
OrganizationUTMB Health
Regular
ShiftStandard
Employee StatusNon-Manager
Job LevelDay Shift
Job PostingMar 5, 2024, 2:22:03 PM
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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