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Radiation Therapist - Oncology Radiation Therapy - $5K sign on bonus

CHRISTUS Health

Corpus Christi, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Budgeting, Cancer, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Services, Health Science, Hospital, Infection Control, Informed Consent, Intensive Care, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient History, Physics, Prescription Drugs, Productivity Management, QoS (Quality of Service), Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Radiology, Safety Process, Safety Training, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Corpus Christi, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Description

THIS POSITION QUALIFIES FOR A $5k SIGN ON BONUS

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. 

  • The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites 
  • A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine 
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center 
  • Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team 

Summary:

The Radiation Therapist performs radiation therapy, radiographic procedures, CT Simulations, and maintains proper treatment documentation standards. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital and demonstrating behavior consistent with the Core Values. 

Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patients' family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients' ability to tolerate exam.
  • Prepares patient or area for radiation therapy procedure by positioning patient, utilizing proper imaging protocols and techniques and utilizes critical thinking and judgment to accomplish goals.
  • Warms up treatment machines/CT Simulator and checks all safety and operational procedures; reports any issues regarding operation to the physicist and manager.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, radiation policies, protocols and techniques.
  • Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions
  • Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, etc.
  • Assists leadership in maintaining all required policies, procedures, standards and records for applicable governmental, regulatory and accrediting organizations by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • 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.
  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all CHRISTUS Spohn policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
  • Equipment: Varian iX, CyberKnife, Wide Bore CT and Mosiaq EMR

Requirements:

Education

  • Graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program (ARRT)
  • Must be able to understand and carry out complex medical prescriptions and able to work under pressure.

Experience

  • CyberKnife experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist License (MRT)
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) through The American Heart Association

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time


About the Company

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CHRISTUS Health

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.

To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.

Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.

Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.christushealth.org/