Radiation Therapist - Odessa, Texas

US Oncology Inc.; Odessa (TX); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Retailer discounts

Resumo da oferta

Texas Oncology in Odessa, TX is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team. The role involves administering radiation therapy, ensuring accurate beam positioning, and delivering prescribed doses under supervision.

You will enter treatment parameters into the EMR and support scheduling and billing processes. The ideal candidate has ARRT certification and a valid state license, graduated from an accredited radiation therapy program, and is committed to providing high-quality patient care

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver and record radiation therapy treatments under supervision of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Enter and maintain patient treatment parameters in the EMR.
• Assist in maintaining patient appointment schedules and correct billing information.
• Cut blocks when applicable and prepare custom molds as needed.
• Interpret and verify computerized treatment plans and ensure accuracy of delivery.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Formação académica

ARRT certification

State license for radiation therapy

Graduate of accredited radiation therapy program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Texas Oncologyis looking for aRadiation Therapistto join our team!This position will work and support our TXO Odessa, Texas locaton.Texas Oncologyis the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providersin220+ 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 Oncologytreats half of all Texansdiagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come joinourteamthat isresponsible forhelping 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 youpracticing 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.

• 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 youpracticing 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

What does the Radiation Therapist do?

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