Radiation Therapist – Radiation Oncology

Radiation Therapist – Radiation Oncology

Job Type/Hours per Week
Full Time/ 40 Hours per week

Salary
Salary depends on education and relevant experience.

Hiring Department
Radiation Oncology

Location
This position is located at the UT Tyler Health Science Center campus.

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Administer daily radiation therapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit.
• Maintain records of daily treatment, reviews charts and participate in appropriate quality assurance practices.
• Support for Oncology Electronic Record.
• Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
• Adhere to radiation safety principles to protect patients, themself, and others.
• Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients’ reactions.
• Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identification.
• Conduct treatment sessions independently or in a team environment, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient’s physician.
• Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physicians or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
• Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients’ reaction to treatment.
• Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians’ advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
• Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
• Take electronic digital images or photograph treated area of patient.
• Help Radiation Oncologist and Physicist prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
• Train and supervise students or subordinate Radiation Therapists.
• Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
• Provide assistance to other health-care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
• Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
• Store, sterilize, and/or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education/Experience

• Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology with a Certification in Radiation Therapy from an Accredited School,
• Three (3) years of Clinical Radiation Therapist experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Current ARRT License in Radiation Therapy.
• Texas Medical Radiologic Technology License.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy from an Accredited School.
• BLS Certification.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?

Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.

EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Em

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