Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Cancer Center in the Waxahachie, Texas area is seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist to join their team.

Shift : Full time Day shift

Monday-Friday 8 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM (Weekend call rotation required)

Job Details :

The Radiation Therapist, under the general supervision of a Radiation Oncologist, performs radiation therapy procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

• Performs high-quality radiation therapy procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of the equipment. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition / chart, patient history, pregnancy status, and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, procedures, etc.

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