About the job Radiation Therapist
Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Location: Temple, TX
Shift: 8HR Days, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Weekend call rotation required)
Shifts Per Week: 5
Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $36 - $52 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (external candidates only)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to join our team and provide high-quality radiation therapy treatments to patients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing radiation therapy procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate records. This position is a full-time role with a weekday schedule, and a weekend call rotation may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform high-quality radiation therapy procedures according to established protocols and standards.
- Communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures and ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Position patients correctly, set exposure factors, and operate equipment efficiently to deliver prescribed radiation doses.
- Maintain compliance with safety protocols, infection control, and radiation safety regulations.
- Work collaboratively with engineers and physicists to ensure the proper operation of radiation equipment.
- Monitor patients during treatment, assess their ability to tolerate the procedures, and adjust care as needed.
- Ensure that all relevant documentation such as requisitions, patient history, and consent forms are accurately completed and maintained.
- Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized, reporting any issues to the management.
- Serve as a mentor and trainer for new team members, providing quality training on new services and protocols.
- Participate in weekend call rotations, if required.
Qualifications:
- ARRT-T Radiation Therapy Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-T).
- Previous experience in radiation therapy is preferred but not required.
Benefits:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
- 401(k) savings plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting on Day 1.
Join our team and contribute to a compassionate, patient-focused environment where we work together to provide the highest quality of care!