Radiation Therapist - Oncology Radiation Therapy - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: With minimum supervision
administer radiation therapy treatments & simulation in accordance
with the prescription & instructions of the radiation oncologist.
Must be able to judge when the treatment should be withheld until
consultation with the radiation oncologist. Must be able to assist
in treatment planning procedures including tumor localization &
dosimetry. Responsibilities: - Maintains consistency with
Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior,
dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and
reliability. - Works in area assigned following guidelines
applicable to that area. - Maintains accurate schedule and sees
patients on or before their appointed times whenever possible. -
Explains procedure to patient. Assess patients and family members
for special needs such as dietary, psychosocial, nursing/physician
consultation, etc. - Prepares rooms and equipment for use. Provides
a safe and clean environment for radiation oncology patients. -
Properly reports variation in treatment set-up or dose delivery to
person in charge and/or oncologist. Reports erratic operation of
equipment to person in charge and/or Biomedical personnel. Observes
radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. - Performs
accurate documentation and record keeping. - Performs weekly chart
checks on opposite machine and rotates that responsibility each
week with partner. - Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Education/Skills - Basic Computer Knowledge - Ability
to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. -
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology.
Experience - Preferred minimum of one year of experience in a
hospital or treatment center environment but will accept students
from and AMA approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - ARRT, RT (R), Must be
registered or registry eligible and complete the requirements and
become registered within the first year of employment. - Must
possess a current Medical Radiologic Technologist certificate with
the Texas Medical Board or if a new grad and in training, must have
started the application before hire. - Maintain current
licensure/registration/certification and provide the hospital with
a copy of indicated requirements. - Maintain current BLS
certification. Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below
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