Radiation Therapist

AIMS Locum Tenens; Alamo Heights (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist to provide therapeutic radiation oncology services at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). The Technologist will administer prescribed radiation treatments, accurately position and monitor patients, operate linear accelerators and imaging systems, and support IGRT/IMRT/HDR brachytherapy.

The role requires extensive QA, documentation, and patient education within a hospital-based Radiation Oncology environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy Technologist registration.
• Active Texas Medical Board license.
• BLS certification must be current.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Administer complex radiation treatments using computer-controlled linear accelerators.
• Support IGRT, IMRT, and HDR brachytherapy treatments.
• Accurately position and immobilize patients for treatment.
• Use kV imaging, OBI, OSMS, laser alignment, and CT-based simulation techniques.
• Maintain complete treatment records, including machine settings and dose.
• Perform daily QA testing of linear accelerators and imaging systems.

Skills

Radiation therapy expertise

IGRT/IMRT/HDR brachytherapy

Patient positioning

QA testing

Equipment operation

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program

ARRT registration

Texas Medical Board license

BLS certification

U.S. citizenship

Tools

Varian ARIA

MHS systems

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview:

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist to provide therapeutic radiation oncology services at BAMC. The Technologist will administer prescribed radiation treatments, accurately position and monitor patients, operate linear accelerators and imaging systems, support IGRT/IMRT and HDR brachytherapy treatments, maintain treatment records, and perform daily equipment quality-assurance testing.

Key Duties:

• Administer complex radiation treatments using computer-controlled linear accelerators.
• Support IGRT, IMRT, and HDR brachytherapy treatments.
• Accurately position and immobilize patients for treatment.
• Use kV imaging, OBI, OSMS, laser alignment, and CT-based simulation techniques.
• Configure treatment fields, gantry/collimator settings, and beam-modification devices.
• Verify treatment time, monitor units, and treatment settings before delivery.
• Monitor patients during treatment and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Observe and report treatment-related changes such as skin reactions, weight loss, neurological symptoms, or other signs of toxicity.
• Maintain complete treatment records, including machine settings, cumulative dose, and portal imaging.
• Use Varian ARIA and applicable MHS systems for clinical documentation.
• Educate patients regarding treatment procedures, skin care, and other treatment-related instructions.
• Perform daily quality-assurance testing of Varian radiation therapy linear accelerators, MLC, and EPID systems.
• Assist with clinical procedures and provide radiation therapy education to patients and staff as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Certificate from a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program. No education equivalency substitution is permitted.

Registration: Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiation Therapy Technologist.

Experience: At least 2 years of clinical radiotherapy experience within the last 3 years under the supervision of a board-certified Radiation Oncologist or Therapeutic Medical Physicist.

Licensure: Current, active, valid, and unrestricted Texas Medical Board license.

Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Schedule:

Approximately 40 hours per week, with 8-12 hour shifts based on department and mission requirements. The actual schedule is determined by the Government supervisor.

Work Environment:

Hospital-based Radiation Oncology environment at Brooke Army Medical Center. The Technologist works closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and other clinical staff while operating specialized radiation treatment and imaging equipment.

Health & Other Requirements:

Must meet BAMC/DHA occupational health, immunization, training, security, and facility-access requirements. Telework is not available for this position.