Radiation Therapist II, Radiation Oncology

3 weeks ago

Dallas, United States University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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
Using detailed knowledge of treatment techniques and protocols, our radiation therapists will be key members of the "personalized care" standard of our clinical practice Excellent customer service is required for interaction with physicists, physicians, therapists and colleagues within the clinic. The department of Radiation Oncology has 15+ treatment vaults which house state-of-the-art treatment equipment and systems, including MRI- and PET- based linear accelerators offering the opportunity for training and experience with the most current treatment systems

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • 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
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits



EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

  • Education
    Graduate of JCERT accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent. or
    Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field or
    Associate's Degree in a healthcare field

  • Experience
    5 years of progressive experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) with Bachelor's Degree. or
    7 years at level of Radiation Therapist I or equivalent with Associate's Degree.

  • Licenses and Certifications
    Licensure as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board Upon Hire and
    (BLS) 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.
    • 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 Statement
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.

Benefits
  • UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
    • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
    • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
    • 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
    • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

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