MCC Radiation Oncology RN - Intermediate

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse - Intermediate to provide direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. The nurse works with limited supervision and assists physicians during treatment and examinations, showing independence in equipment preparation.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, coordinating referrals and tests, triaging calls, and assisting with hospital admissions.

Qualifications

• Ability to function within the nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to support mission, vision and patient promise in interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Analytical thinking to coordinate work within schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assists medical provider and mid-level with patient exams and procedures.
• Coordinates chart preparation for clinic.
• Schedules referrals, tests and follow-ups per orders.
• Processes prescriptions and refills.
• Obtains prior authorizations as needed.
• Triages patient calls and collaborates with call center.
• Assists with hospital admissions when required.
• Follows up on tests and labs and reports results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR/BLS

PALS

ACLS

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Job Description

The MCC Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse - Intermediate provides direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. Demonstrates independence when preparing equipment and aiding physicians during the treatment and examination of patients. Works under the limited supervision of the department leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assists assigned medical provider and mid-level in the clinical setting including but not limited to: the physical examination of patients, performing complex medical testing and providing interpretations of results, consulting with physicians and implements treatment plan and the administration of medications and injections as needed.
• Works closely with the assigned medical assistant to ensure all chart preparation is complete and ready for clinic.
• Works closely with assigned scheduler to ensure referrals, follow up appointments, diagnostic tests, etc. are scheduled accordingly per medical provider/mid-level orders.
• Calls-in prescriptions and refills for patients.
• Obtains prior authorization as needed on medications, diagnostic tests, and other medical procedures.
• Triages patient calls and works closely with call center team members.
• Assists and arranges for hospital admissions as needed.
• Follows-up on diagnostic tests and labs, and ensures they are reported to the medical provider.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.
• Required certifications must remain current and valid.
• Ability to serve as a preceptor and a mentor by fostering a teaching environment. Position eligible for preceptor premium pay with completion of preceptor education and leader approval.

EDUCATION:

Associates degree in Nursing is required.
EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of professional nursing experience is required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Active CPR/BLS required.

Active TX Nursing licensure required.

PALS - Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 60 days of employment

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 60 days of employment

Required Skills

• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8068
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 09/25/2026, 04:34 PM
• Locations 0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 10/25/2026, 04:34 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization O9400 - HOPD Radiation Oncology MCC, O9000 - MSRH - HOPD Operations, O1000 - MSRH - Administration, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center