Radiation Therapist

University Hospitals Pain Management; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to join their team. This role involves delivering therapeutic radiation, managing patient interactions effectively, and ensuring high standards of patient care while adhering to safety protocols. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in therapeutic radiation delivery.
• Knowledge of CT simulation procedures.
• Must comply with HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and delivers therapeutic radiation and CT simulation.
• Maintains schedules, records and billing.
• Performs quality checks for radiology equipment.

Skills

Patient communication skills

LINAC based treatments competent

Quality control procedures

Education

Radiation Therapy certification

Job description

Description

$8,000 Sign On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available!

A Brief Overview

The Radiation Therapist accurately delivers therapeutic radiation while following department policies and procedures to offer the highest standard of care.

What You Will Do

• Monitors and delivers therapeutic radiation and CT simulation of patients.
• Maintains schedules, records, documentation and billing.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient communication skills tailored to individuals across the lifespan, ensuring effective interactions with all age groups.
• Performs quality checks for equipment. Performs regular QC in accordance with department protocol.
• Demonstrates competency in LINAC based treatments, including 3D, IMRT, SBRT, CT simulations and on-call procedures as applicable per location.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.