About this opportunity
St Joseph Health lists this Radiation Therapist opportunity in bryan, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort.
Every day you will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication.
To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment.
Performs patient’s simulations under direction of physician, which includes patient alignment, portal marking and chart documentation
Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaculocks, bolus and aquaplast masks
Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.
Provides patient and family adult education regarding simulation, treatment procedures and possible reactions (as directed by physician/nurse)
Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician/nurse
Assists in emergency procedures as necessary
Job Requirements
Required:
Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or an equivalent
Medical Radiographer: TX
Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT)
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
Where You'll Work
St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.
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Worksite address
bryan, TX, 77808, US
Who can apply
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