Radiation Therapist
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Job overview
Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Radiation Therapist. As a Radiation Therapist, you will accurately deliver prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort. This role involves meticulously positioning patients, operating sophisticated radiation equipment, performing daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitoring patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication. Exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care are crucial for success.
Key focus areas include Perform patient’s simulations under direction of physician, including 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, and Assist in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.
Successful candidates bring Graduate Of JRCERT Accredited Radiation Therapy Program, Medical Radiographer TX, and Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT. Important skills include Clinical Precision, Patient Comfort, Patient Positioning, Operating Radiation Equipment, Daily Quality Assurance Checks, and Monitoring Patients.
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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.
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Performs patient’s simulations under direction of physician, which includes patient alignment, portal marking and chart documentation
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Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaculocks, bolus and aquaplast masks
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Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.
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Provides patient and family adult education regarding simulation, treatment procedures and possible reactions (as directed by physician/nurse)
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Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician/nurse
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Assists in emergency procedures as necessary
Job Requirements
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Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or an equivalent
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Medical Radiographer: TX
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Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
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Basic Life Support - AHA
Where You'll Work
St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful, 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.
Pay Range
$42.17 - $62.73 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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