Radiation Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,859 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a CommonSpirit Health facility in Houston, TX, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy with precision and compassionate care.

You will position patients, operate advanced equipment, perform daily QA checks, and monitor treatment; ensuring safety and comfort for cancer patients. The role emphasizes technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and clear communication with patients and care teams.

Qualifications

• JRCERT accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent.
• TX licensure as Medical Radiographer.
• ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient simulations under direction of physician, including patient alignment, portal marking, and chart documentation.
• Assists in fabrication/design of immobilization and treatment devices (vaculocks, bolus, aquaplast masks).
• Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.
• Provides patient and family education regarding simulation and treatment procedures and possible reactions as directed by the physician/nurse.
• Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports to physician/nurse.
• Assists in emergency procedures as necessary.

Education

JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy program or equivalent

Medical Radiographer: TX

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days

Job description

Overview

As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort. Every day you will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient simulations under direction of physician, including patient alignment, portal marking, and chart documentation
• Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or design of patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaculocks, bolus and aquaplast masks
• Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters
• Provides patient and family adult education regarding simulation and treatment procedures and possible reactions (as directed by physician/nurse)
• Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician/nurse
• Assists in emergency procedures as necessary

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or an equivalent
• Medical Radiographer: TX
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days

Where You\'ll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas Medical Center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Pay Range

$42.17 - $62.73 /hour