Radiation Therapist II - Radiation Oncology

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Job Description - Radiation Therapist II - Radiation Oncology )

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Radiation Therapist II - Radiation Oncology - ( )

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Radiation Therapist II - Radiation Oncology

Position : Full-Time

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position works under general supervision of Chief Radiation Therapist to provide radiotherapy treatments as prescribed by the physicians to adult and pediatric populations.

BENEFITS

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Education

Graduate of JCERT accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent and

Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field or

Associate's Degree in a healthcare field

Experience

4 years of progressive experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) with Bachelor's Degree or

6 years at level of Radiation Therapist I or equivalent with Associate's Degree

Licenses and Certifications

AMER REG OF RAD TECH Licensure as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board Upon Hire and

(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and

Must have passed the registry exam as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire

Preferred

Education

MRI Training preferred, but not required

JOB DUTIES

Operates a variety of complex treatment machines to deliver prescribed treatment dose. May be asked to operate on cutting-edge treatment machines with Chief Therapist approval.

Prepares and educates patients for radiotherapy; Administers complex radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient separation from complex treatment machine. Provides mentorship of Radiation Therapist I in conventional radiotherapy treatments.

Prepares treatment room and fabricates immobilization/treatment devices.

Coordinates patient scheduling and retrieval of patient records.

Assures radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.

Tracks, records, and compiles all clinical research data of patients following departmental and IRB policies.

Follows and participates in development of program's policies, procedures, and quality assurance methods.

Discusses technical problems with faculty and staff to suggest corrections and/or solutions.

Consults with supervisor or physician concerning treatment.

May perform computer driven dosimetry and all related treatment plan calculations.

Assists in commissioning, calibration, quality assurance, and physical measurements as appropriate for system accuracy.

Participates in call duties for non-emergent and emergent clinical needs as assigned.

Actively engages in teaching, supervising, and evaluation of students in the Radiation Therapy program.

Performs orientation of new employees, not limited to therapists.

Demonstrates effective leadership performance in the following areas:

* a. Adequate time slots provided for daily treatments.

* b. Participates in resolution of machine coverage issues.

* c. Aptitude to manage patient throughput with a pace consistent to the daily schedule.

* d. Skill to meet special scheduling request/needs for patients without compromising the schedules of other patients.

* e. Provides input at meetings on improvements or changes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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Worksite address

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