Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Tittle: Radiation Therapist

Location:Tomball, Woodlands, Conroe, Kingwood, TX

Job Description

General Summary of Duties: Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files.

Essential Functions:

Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test; performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment and documentation of findings with the direction of the physician; assists patients with basic patient care needs in a clinic setting.

Provides emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and ensures that patient safety is maintained

Discuss various treatment plans with the patient; developed in partnership with a clinical oncologists and physicians.

Establish the correct radiation dosage and location or area to treat.

Help patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects.

Safely provide the correct radiotherapy treatment to patients.

Operate the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.

Ensure that the medical equipment is regularly maintained and in excellent working order.

Maintain accurate records of a patients treatment regimen.

Experience:

Minimum: 1 - 2 years prior experience in a hospital/clinic setting as Radiation Therapist.

Open to New Grad, Exp preferred Varian Trilogy and IX

Proficiency with Varian linear accelerators is essential.

Knowledge of GE and Philips CT scanners is a plus.

Must be proficient in all types of radiation treatment plans and protocols.

Education: Completion of at least a two year approved School of Radiation Therapy

Experience: One year full time experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Licensure: Valid state radiology registration as required by state law

Certification: Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology

Current CPR/BLS Certification

Our practice is a diverse group of 42 physicians at ten different locations in the Greater Houston area The Woodlands, Kingwood, Tomball, Northwest Houston, Shenandoah, Cypress, Huntsville, Cleveland, Vintage Park, and now Atascocita.

Our doctors have a variety of specialties to offer including Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Urology and General Surgery.

Client Description

Millennium Physicians is a multi-specialty medical group with over 40 physicians serving the Greater Houston area. We are your single source for healthcare needs by providing comprehensive care with our onsite Millennium Pharmacy and diagnostic services.

Our dedicated team provides a high level of compassionate care and offers comprehensive services and advanced treatment options, all in one location.

Whether you are a new patient or an existing patient, you can trust us to meet your needs. We accept most major medical insurance plans.