Radiation Therapist I, Radiation Oncology

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Radiation Therapist I for the Radiation Oncology department in Dallas. This role delivers radiotherapy per physician prescriptions to adults and children under supervision.

Requirements include JCERT accreditation, related healthcare degrees, and ARRT/BLS certifications. Responsibilities span preparing patients, operating treatment machines, ensuring safety, and teaching students in the program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JCERT accredited Radiation Therapy program or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree in a healthcare field or Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare.
• Experience: 2 years Radiation Therapy with an Associate's Degree; no years with a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional treatment machines and assist with complex linear accelerator treatments.
• Educate patients and administer prescribed radiotherapy; monitor during treatment.
• Prepare treatment room, fabricate immobilization devices, coordinate scheduling and records.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

BLS Certification

ARRT Certification

Patient Education

Education

JCERT accredited Radiation Therapy program

Associate's Degree in healthcare

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare

Tools

Linear accelerators

Dosimetry software

Job description

Radiation Therapist I - Radiation Oncology

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position works under general supervision of Chief Radiation Therapist to provide radiotherapy treatments as prescribed by the physicians to adult and pediatric populations.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of JCERT accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent and
  Associate's Degree in a healthcare field or
  Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field
• Experience
  2 years of Radiation Therapy experience with an Associate's Degree
  No years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree
• Licenses and Certifications
  MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECH Licensure as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board Upon Hire and
  AMER REG OF RAD TECH Must have passed the registry exam as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Operates a variety of conventional treatment machines to deliver prescribed treatment dose and capable of assisting with treatments using complex linear accelerator machines. May be asked to operate on cutting-edge treatment machines with Chief Therapist approval.
• Prepares and educates patients for radiotherapy; Administers conventional radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient separation from conventional treatment machine.
• Prepares treatment room and fabricates immobilization/treatment devices.
• Coordinates patient scheduling and retrieval of patient records.
• Assures radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
• Tracks, records, and compiles all clinical research data of patients following departmental and IRB policies.
• Follows and participates in development of program's policies, procedures, and quality assurance methods.
• Discusses technical problems with faculty and staff to suggest corrections and/or solutions.
• Consults with supervisor or physician concerning treatment.
• May perform computer driven dosimetry and all related treatment plan calculations.
• Assists in commissioning, calibration, quality assurance, and physical measurements as appropriate for system accuracy.
• Participates in call duties for non-emergent and emergent clinical needs as assigned.
• Actively engages in teaching, supervising, and evaluation of students in the Radiation Therapy program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.