Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - Dallas

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PPO medical plan – day one

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off – day one

TRS retirement

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Zusammenfassung

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the Radiation Oncology team in Dallas, TX. You will deliver prescribed radiotherapy to adult and pediatric patients under supervision, ensuring safety and high-quality care.

The role requires a JCERT-accredited program, healthcare field degrees, and ARRT licensure with BLS. Prior experience and mentorship duties are included in this leadership-focused position.

Qualifikationen

• Education Graduate of JCERT accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent and Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field or Associate's Degree in a healthcare field
• Experience 4 years of progressive RTT or 6 years at RTT I level with appropriate degrees
• Licenses AMER REG OF RAD TECH licensure, BLS/CPR, ARRT certification requirement

Aufgaben

• Operates a variety of complex treatment machines to deliver prescribed dose
• Prepares and educates patients for radiotherapy and monitors treatment
• Coordinates patient scheduling and retrieves records
• Ensures radiation safety for patients and staff
• Teaches and mentors Radiation Therapy students and new staff
• Participates in QA and program policy development

Kenntnisse

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Leadership

Ausbildung

JCERT accredited Radiation Therapy program

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare field

Associate Degree in healthcare field

Jobbeschreibung

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Position: Full-Time

Location: Dallas, TX

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!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education Graduate of JCERT accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent and Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field or Associate's Degree in a healthcare field
• Experience 4 years of progressive experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) with Bachelor's Degree or 6 years at level of Radiation Therapist I or equivalent with Associate's Degree
• Licenses and Certifications AMER REG OF RAD TECH Licensure as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and Must have passed the registry exam as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire

Preferred

• Education

Job Duties

MRI Training preferred, but not required

• Operates a variety of complex treatment machines to deliver prescribed treatment dose. May be asked to operate on cutting-edge treatment machines with Chief Therapist approval.
• Prepares and educates patients for radiotherapy; Administers complex radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient separation from complex treatment machine. Provides mentorship of Radiation Therapist I in conventional radiotherapy treatments.
• 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 orientation of new employees, not limited to therapists.
• Demonstrates effective leadership performance in the following areas:
• a. Adequate time slots provided for daily treatments.
• b. Participates in resolution of machine coverage issues.
• c. Aptitude to manage patient throughput with a pace consistent to the daily schedule.
• d. Skill to meet special scheduling request/needs for patients without compromising the schedules of other patients.
• e. Provides input at meetings on improvements or changes.
• 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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

427002 - RO-Clinic Radiation Oncology

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Travel

No

Job Posting

Oct 8, 2026, 8:06:04 PM