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Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC

Radiation Therapist

Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Radiation Therapist

– Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC

Organization: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Overview MD Anderson Cancer Center, recognized as the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report, is a global leader in cancer treatment, research, education, and prevention. We seek passionate, skilled individuals to join our world-class team.

Why MD Anderson?

Unmatched career growth: access to cutting-edge technologies and a comprehensive career development model with expert-level training and certifications.

Flexible work-life balance: flexible shift patterns to support professional fulfillment and personal well-being.

Impact: contribute to life-saving cancer care and collaborate with leading experts.

What We Offer

Exceptional professional development: paid programs for advanced certifications (e.g., MRI) and rotation opportunities across treatment areas.

Collaborative, innovative environment: work with leaders in oncology, physics, and dosimetry.

Comprehensive benefits: competitive compensation, flexible hours, health, dental, and retirement plans.

Work-life balance: flexible scheduling.

Mission-driven impact: support care for thousands of patients annually.

Role Overview As a Radiation Therapist, you will deliver precision radiation therapy to cancer patients, work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and accurate treatments, and provide compassionate care. You will contribute to MD Anderson's reputation for delivering the highest standard of cancer care.

The primary purpose of the Radiation Therapist is to provide skilled work administering prescribed radiation therapy, maintain treatment records, and monitor patients undergoing therapy.

Key Functions

Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.

Clinical Practice Management

Ensure accurate treatment delivery and data capture; demonstrate sound clinical judgment and adhere to treatment and simulation procedures.

Gather set-up aids and prepare room and equipment for patient.

Maintain treatment unit scheduling by working at a pace that supports the treatment/simulation units.

Maintain appropriate treatment and simulation records and data; set appropriate unit parameters.

Demonstrate manual dexterity and psychomotor skills to operate radiation therapy equipment; work under stress.

Adapt to changes in work schedule or department load as needed.

Visually monitor patient for reactions; report to radiation oncologist as needed.

Explain procedures to patients; address questions; reinforce oncologist's instructions; refer to other specialists as needed.

Perform and maintain Quality Assurance activities.

Quality Assurance Management

Comply with departmental QA practices.

Ensure consent forms are in the treatment record and signed before treatment.

Monitor daily treatment records and machine QA; adhere to image review guidelines and adjust field placement as needed.

Notify physics/engineering if measurements fall outside parameters; report equipment issues.

Review prescriptions, setup instructions, and patient information for discrepancies; attend planning clinic as assigned.

Perform and maintain mandatory quality control activities and documentation.

Competency Management

Maintain clinical skills required to support treatment and simulation; maintain base competencies including calculations.

Accurate documentation of competency assessments; participate in lectures and in-services to stay current with techniques and licensure.

Demonstrate professional behaviors and interpersonal skills; work within the scope of practice.

Participate in clinical instruction/evaluation.

Education And Training Management

Participate in practitioner/students education and assessment; share knowledge with students and peers.

Participate in departmental learning initiatives and in-services; orient and teach new students/therapists rotating to the unit.

Participate in monthly student evaluations; adhere to departmental guidelines and institutional policies.

Adhere to department policies and procedures; complete internal variance forms for errors within 24 hours.

Consistently adhere to radiation therapy treatment policies, attendance, and dress code; use Kronos time management; manage resources and equipment.

Education Required: Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or a suitable equivalent.

Certification/Licensure Required: Certification and registration in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Medical Radiologic Technologist license by the Texas Medical Board (TMB).

Equal employment opportunity: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 175719

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evening/Night, Rotating, Varied, Weekends

Minimum Salary: USD 98,000

Midpoint Salary: USD 124,000

Maximum Salary: USD 150,000

FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: Yes

Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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