Radiation Therapist

at  Oncology Consultants

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a full time Radiation Therapist for our Memorial City office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• walking and proper use of body mechanics to lift and move patients.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy program
• 2 or more years of experience preferred.
• Registered through ARRT for radiation therapy.
• Texas Department of Health Services MRT license.
• CPR Certified
• Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy or Certificate in radiation therapy.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
  Oncology Consultants is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
  Oncology Consultants is an equal-opportunity employer.

• Properly turning on the linear accelerator and shutting down.
• Perform morning QA on linear accelerator by checking if everything is consistent with what the physicist has calibrated and set up.
• Be able to troubleshoot the machine, 4D software and OBI software efficiently.
• Explain treatment plans and simulations.
• Use two identifiers for ALL patients.
• Perform weekly chart checks on all patients in their shift.
• Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation.
• Use proper imaging protocol on patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment. (MV, KV, CBCT)
• Accurately capture daily activity charges.
• Being able to operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation.
• Monitor the patient’s response to radiation treatment and report it to the medical assistant if there is no oncology nurse.
• Know how to use the ARIA for documentation purposes and for checking the daily dose.
• Deliver correct dose to the correct site on patient.
• Maintain a clean treatment and simulation room, dressing rooms and console area.
• Properly open and close the facility.
• Must be familiar with Varian 21ix, Smart Arc, and OBI (IGRT/CBCT