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Job Requirements of Radiation Therapist - Irving TX - Texas Center For Proton Therapy:
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Employment Type:
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Location:
Irving, TX (Onsite)
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Radiation Therapist - Irving TX - Texas Center For Proton Therapy
Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team! This position will work and support our Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Irving, Texas
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma
Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby
Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs
More victories." in their fight against cancer
Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas
We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
Responsibilities
What does the Radiation Therapist do?
The Radiation Therapist, under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients
Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions
Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
The essential duties and responsibilities:
* Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
* Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record
Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
* Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
* Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
* Accurately makes custom molds.
* Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
* Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
* Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Radiation Therapist will have the following background and experience:
* Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
* ARRT certification required
Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Recommended Skills
- Billing
- Calculations
- Clinical Works
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Oncology
- Proton Therapy
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