Radiation Therapist Sr

US Oncology Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology in Longview, TX is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team. This role supports our TXO Longview location and delivers high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.

Responsibilities include delivering and recording treatments, maintaining EMR data, and training new therapists, with a focus on accuracy and safety. ARRT certification and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Enter and maintain patient treatment parameters into the EMR; participate in clinical instruction of new therapists and students.
• Maintain patient appointment schedule and submit correct billing information.
• Cut blocks when applicable.
• Make custom molds.
• Complete simple MU calculations.
• Interpret a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical instruction

Education

Accredited radiation therapy program

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team!This position will work and support our TXO Longview locaton. Texas Oncology is 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 Oncology treats 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• an Employee Assistance program
• 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.

• Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

Responsibilities

What does the Radiation Therapist do?

• 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