Radiation Therapist - USA, Houston TX - $88,296 - $103,896

Radiation Therapist

USA, Houston TX

$88,296 - $103,896

 

Minimum Qualifications

·        Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology

·        Licenses/Certifications: Certified Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiation Therapy Technologists (ARRT-T), or temporary certification for recent graduates, up to 60 days post-graduation and licensed by the Texas Department of Health (CMRT)

 

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

·        Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

·        Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one company.

 

Principal Accountabilities

·        Simulates treatment set-ups according to physician instruction.

·        Performs dosimetric calculations under the supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist, using either manual or computerized dose calculations.

·        Accurately delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy.

·        Assists in Brach therapy procedures.

·        Warms up treatment machines/simulator and checks all safety and operational procedures; reports any erratic operation to the physicist.

·        Checks the laser positioning to ensure proper alignment.

·        Verifies dose through barometer and thermometer measurements; reports any discrepancies to physicist.

·        Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·        Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

·        Other duties as assigned.

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