Radiation Therapist- Smith Clinic

Job Summary

The Radiation Therapist provides highly technical skills in administering high-dose ionizing radiation to cancer patients for localization and treatment of tumor volumes as prescribed by the physician. The Radiation Therapist evaluates equipment and machine operation for quality assurance and is responsible for providing total patient care by preparing patients for radiotherapy, observing clinical progress, and consulting with the physician concerning treatment. The Radiation Therapist maintains daily records and monitors treatment charts for adherence to regular port films within Mosaiq. The Radiation Therapist adheres to all internal controls established for the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and graduate of a JRCERT accredited program in Radiation Therapy
• Degrees: Bachelors degree preferred
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Cert Medical Radiologic Tech with Texas Medical Board (TMB)
  • Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program
  • Cert Radiation Therapist with ARRT
• Work Experience: Two (2) years in radiation therapy preferred
• Communication Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
  • Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
• Proficiencies: MS Word, Personal Computer

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms, Research

Work Schedule

Flexible