Radiation Therapist

About the Role

Texas Oncology is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team at the Wichita Falls location. As the largest community oncology provider in the country, Texas Oncology has approximately 600+ providers across 220+ sites in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care using leading-edge technology and research, helping patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program with rewards for healthy lifestyle practices
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on select retailers
• Eligibility to participate in the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), an incentive program that vests over a three-year period, tied to individual performance and operational success

Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist administers radiation therapy treatments to patients under direct supervision, ensuring accuracy in positioning the radiation beam and delivering the prescribed dose. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• 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 the electronic medical record.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedules 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 a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required.
• Must hold a 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 to perform these functions.

• 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 to perform these functions.