Radiation Therapist - PRN

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

Emotional well-being support

Physical well-being support

Spiritual support

Financial benefits

Career development

On-site services

Professional counselors (EAP)

Discounted pharmacy cost

Cash retention bonus

Employer retirement match

PTO & health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking a Radiation Therapist to manage the technical aspects of radiation therapy, emphasizing accuracy, patient education, and safety. The role includes simulation, dosimetry basics, and patient care as part of a collaborative oncology team.

The therapist will educate and monitor students and healthcare providers, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with standards. A professional licensure and accredited education are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor's in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment functions with accuracy.
• Deliver prescribed treatment with minimal supervision.
• Maintain and submit daily patient charts, charges, and schedules.
• Recognize early signs of complications and withhold treatment as directed by the physician.
• Explain procedures to patients and manage emergencies during treatment.
• Obtain verification and simulation films.
• Understand and implement physician prescriptions and treatment plans.

Skills

Radiation therapy

ASRT standards

Patient care

Equipment operation

Quality control

Education

Radiation therapy degree

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY:

• The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the technical aspects of radiation therapy, placing emphasis on accuracy, treatment, radiation safety, simulation, simple dosimetry, and patient care / education.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all equipment functions, including all supplementary appliances.
• Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision.
• Maintains and submits daily accurate patient chart information, charges, and schedules.
• Recognizes the first signs of complication of other adverse developments of patients and knows when to withhold treatment until the physician is consulted.
• Explains procedures to the patient and means of communication during treatment and procedures to follow if an emergency arises during treatment. It is the responsibility of the therapist to continually assess the immediate needs and conditions of assigned patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge in obtaining verification films and simulation films.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the physician's prescriptions and treatment plans.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree required from a Radiation Therapy Program that is programmatically accredited or part of an institution that is regionally accredited.
• Experience in Radiation Therapy, 1 year minimum

REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:

• Current American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.
• Current license from the Texas Medical Board – Medical Radiologic Technologist – General Certificate
• Current CPR certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of “Radiation Therapy Practice Standards (ASRT)” and practices in accordance with them.
• Knowledge of all aspects of Radiation Therapy to include: therapeutic equipment functions and operations, quality control, and technical billing, and patient care.
• Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS:

• The Radiation Therapist must interact with all departments of the hospital as it pertains to oncology care.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry 50 lbs or more). Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies. Manual dexterity and mobility, and intermittent exertion when performing treatments. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Attention to detail. Proper body mechanics. Near visual acuity and depth perception to perform set-ups and examine images for pertinent detail. Color vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Certificate, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree required from a Radiation Therapy Program that is programmatically accredited or part of an institution that is regionally accredited.
• Experience in Radiation Therapy, 1 year minimum

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*

Benefits:

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career
• Community
• On-Site
• Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP

35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates