Radiation Therapist

About Us

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care to make 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 to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care using leading-edge technology and research to help patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Why Work for Us

Join a team responsible for leading Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyle practices
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on favorite retailers

Select roles may also be eligible for our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent. Awards are discretionary, based on position, performance, and potential, and vest over a three-year period tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology.

Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist administers radiation therapy treatments to patients under direct supervision. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and delivering the prescribed dose are paramount.

• Accurately deliver and record radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enter and maintain patient treatment parameters into the electronic medical record.
• Participate in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assist in maintaining patient appointment schedules and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cut blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately make custom molds.
• Accurately complete simple MU calculations.
• Accurately interpret a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required.
• Valid state license for radiation therapy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• 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 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.