About this opportunity
CommonSpirit Health lists this Radiation Therapist opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Performs patient simulations under direction of physician, including patient alignment, portal marking, and chart documentation
Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or design of 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 and 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
Qualifications
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
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas Medical Center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.
Pay Range
$42.17 - $62.73 /hour
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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