Radiation Therapist - PRN - Cancer Center

HCA Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a PRN Radiation Therapist at the Sugarland Cancer Center. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with treatment protocols. HCA Healthcare values compassionate care and offers numerous benefits to support your career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical oncology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation treatment accurately to patients.
• Monitor and report discrepancies in patient setup.
• Collaborate with the radiation oncology team.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for our PRN Radiation Therapist at the Sugarland Cancer Center opening with HCA Houston Healthcare West today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare West, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Radiation Therapist - PRN for the Sugarland Cancer Center for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

The Radiation Therapist functions as an integral member of the radiation oncology team. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately delivering the prescribed course of treatment to each patient and closely monitoring and reporting any discrepancies in the patient set up.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of treatment, assessment, and implementation of the prescribed treatment plan.
• Displays professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the patient population of the department.
• Recognizes changes in the patients status/condition and reports to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and electronic communication skills in order to maintain an accurate Electronic Medical Record.
• Utilizes treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology to include simulation and treatment processes to ensure optimal radiation treatment delivery.
• Ensures that all QA procedures are complete and within tolerances before proceeding with patient treatment as outlined in department policies and procedures (any abnormalities/inconsistencies should be reported to the proper authority).
• Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and therapy team to construct immobilization devices or custom blocking techniques that are conducive to conformal radiation therapy.
• Utilizes sophisticated imaging equipment for precise tumor localization.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.

Mandatory:

• Associate Degree
• 1 year experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement” of the organization.
• Practices within the Department’s policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with the radiation oncology team to develop an efficient and positive work environment that promotes exceptional patient care.
• Supports departmental goals.
• Must posses and maintain a current ARRT certification, licensure, and complete any additional training required by Sarah Cannon.
• Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values as set by Sarah Cannon.

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, 300+ bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Houston communities for over 30 years. We proudly provide Houston residents with exceptional healthcare, including a vast-array of medical services from board-certified doctors and nationally accredited departments. We are recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and under an affiliation agreement with The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, we are able to bring our community The Woman’s Hospital of Texas at West Houston, a three-story cardiac and critical care tower. The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, provide additional services to meet the needs of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Radiation Therapist - PRN - Cancer Center opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.