Radiation Therapist Cancer Center PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health; Ennis (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO starting Day 1

Résumé du poste

Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a Radiation Therapist to perform radiation therapy under physician supervision. The role supports the Waxahachie location with shift coverage from 8am to 4:30pm, Tuesday through Friday, with opportunities to cover Duncanville as needed.

The Radiation Therapist will follow established protocols, ensure patient safety, and maintain equipment and records while providing compassionate patient care in a busy oncology setting.

Qualifications

• Perform high-quality radiation therapy procedures per exam protocol.
• Maintain imaging production and quality following standards.

Responsabilités

• Use AIDET to communicate with patients and identify service needs.
• Position the patient and prepare the area for procedures.
• Maintain equipment and work areas to meet cleanliness and safety standards.
• Screen patients according to policies and procedures and obtain required documents.

Formation

ARRT-T Radiation Therapy Certification

Description du poste

Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center in Waxahachie, Texas!

Radiation Therapist

Waxahachie & Duncanville Radiation Oncology clinics.

This shift will be 8am-1630 mainly to cover our Waxahachie location Tuesday-Friday

However, if there are any call-ins or vacation requests for the therapist in Duncanville there will be opportunity for coverage there as well

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Radiation Therapist, supervised by a Radiation Oncologist, performs radiation therapy on patients. This is done as requested by a physician or licensed provider, following established protocols.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Performs high-quality radiation therapy procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Use AIDET to communicate with patients. Identify patient service needs, ensure the correct exam is performed, and build rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their families about the test. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepare the patient and area for the procedure. Position the patient, adjust immobilization devices, and move equipment into position. Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
• Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment performance. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documents like requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain medical imaging records in the correct system. Follow department policies and standards for timely interpretation.

Key Success Factors

• Able to perform high-quality radiation therapy procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Provide services quickly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks alone without the need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use the emergency cart.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for these age groups: newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.
• Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take calls, if required.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - ARRT-T Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T).