PRN Radiation Therapist - Willowbrook (Houston, TX)

US Oncology Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a PRN Radiation Therapist for its Willowbrook Radiation Center in Houston, Texas. The role involves administering radiation treatments, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with medical regulations. Ideal candidates must be graduates of accredited programs and hold ARRT certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
• ARRT certification required.
• Valid state license for radiation therapy.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy treatments under supervision.
• Maintains patient treatment parameters in medical records.
• Participates in clinical instruction for new staff.

Skills

Accuracy in radiation therapy

Patient treatment planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program

ARRT certification

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a PRN Radiation Therapistto join our team!This position will work and support our Willowbrook Radiation Center in Houston, Texas location.Texas Oncologyis the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providersin220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. Today,Texas Oncologytreats half of all Texansdiagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

This position is PRN - part time scheduled as needed.

Responsibilities

What does theRadiation Therapistdo?

The Radiation Therapist, under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.

• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate fortheRadiation Therapistwill have the following background and experience:

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions