Radiation Therapist - $36-52 per hour

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a job in Temple, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiation Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Permanent
  $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Packages with this role!--
  
  Temple, is a vibrant clinic with new, state-of-the-art technology. Two Truebeams, which can treat patients interchangeably if needed. There are many opportunities for cross-training and continued learning in our academic environment, in which we also teach radiation therapy students. Our staff have great collaborative relationships with one another; everyone is always willing to help you out whenever needed.--Build relationships and work with other departments in the hospital. Although we are a busy clinic, we offer a great work-life balance with our M-F, 8:00-5:00 clinic hours. Paid weekend/holiday on-call schedule.--
  
  JOB SUMMARY
  
  The Radiation Therapist, under the general supervision of a Radiation Oncologist, performs radiation therapy procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
  
  
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  • Performs high-quality radiation therapy procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
    
  • Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
    
  • Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
    
  • Instructs and communicates with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
    
  • Prepares patient and area for the procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
    
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
    
  • Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
    
  • Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
    
  • Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of the equipment. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
    
  • Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
    
  • Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
    
  • Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, procedures, etc.
    
  • Maintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
    
    
    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
    
    
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    • Able to perform high-quality radiation therapy procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
      
    • Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
      
    • Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
      
    • Able to perform tasks alone without the need for routine oversight.
      
    • Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
      
    • Able to effectively administer first aid and use the emergency cart.
      
    • Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.
      
    • Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.
      
    • Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
      
    • Able to take calls, if required.
      
      
      BENEFITS
      
      Our competitive benefits package includes the following
      
      
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      • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
        
      • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
        
      • Tuition Reimbursement
        
      • PTO accrual beginning Day 1
        
      • Excellent Relocation Assistance Packages
        
        
        Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - --------------ARRT-T Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T).--------------Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.--------------Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).Recruiter: Della BurchBaylor Scott and White Job ID #23004714. Posted job title: Radiation TherapistAbout Baylor Scott & White HealthBaylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state of Texas.Benefits
        • Holiday Pay
        • Continuing Education
        • 401k retirement plan
        • Wellness and fitness programs
        • Employee assistance programs
        • Medical benefits
        • Dental benefits
        • Vision benefits
        • Benefits start day 1
        • Life insurance
        • Discount program

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