Radiation Therapy Assistant III - Houston Medical Center - Houston, TX

The US Oncology Network; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

A leading cancer care provider in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver radiation therapy treatments to patients. The role involves accurately managing patient treatment parameters and maintaining compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will be graduates of accredited programs, hold ARRT certification, and possess a valid state license. This position offers a supportive environment and competitive benefits, making it a great opportunity for those committed to patient care.

Qualificações

• Must hold a valid state license for radiation therapy.
• Ability to maintain patient treatment parameters in electronic records.
• Experience in correctly administering radiation therapy treatments.

Responsabilidades

• Administer radiation therapy treatments to patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Assist in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists.

Conhecimentos

Accurate delivery of radiation therapy

Patient treatment management

Compliance with US Oncology standards

Formação académica

Graduate of accredited radiation therapy technology program

ARRT certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team! This position will work and support our locaton in Houston Medical Center location in Houston, Texas. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ 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 Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

Responsibilities

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 for the Radiation Therapist will 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