Radiation Therapist - $95K-134K per year

RestoraCare Staffing is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiation Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Position is responsible for simulating treatments set-ups, performing dosimetric calculations; applying radiation therapy treatments and assisting with patient care management. Serves as a preceptor, mentor and resource to staff as well as assists management with technical supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology Licenses/Certifications: Certified Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT-T) and Licensed by the Texas Department of Health (CMRT) Successful completion of the ARRT Registry examination in Radiation Therapy Technology (ARRT-R) Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to perform duties requiring bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Principal Accountabilities Simulates treatment set-ups according to physician instruction. Performs dosimetric calculations under the supervision of a dosimetrist/physicist, using either manual or computerized dose calculations. Accurately delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy. Organizes & monitors daily workflow for therapists within the department. Advises physician of any undelivered patient treatments. Reports any accidents, complaints, treatment variances to management/physicians as appropriate. Responsible for scheduling and implementing weekly multi-disciplinary chart rounds.
Taking emergency call within the department. Collaborates with management in technical positioning enhancements for quality assurance. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues. Other duties as assigned.

RestoraCare Staffing Job ID #1729.

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