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Radiation Therapist, full-time - TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System
TMC/Children's Hospital
Full-time

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology

Licenses / Certifications : Certified Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiation Therapy Technologists (ARRT-T), or temporary certification for recent graduates, up to 60 days post-graduation and licensed by the Texas Department of Health (CMRT)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

  • Ability to lift and / or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.
  • Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions;

delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Simulates treatment set-ups according to physician instruction.
  • Performs dosimetric calculations under the supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist, using either manual or computerized dose calculations.
  • Accurately delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
  • Assists in Brach therapy procedures.
  • Warms up treatment machines / simulator and checks all safety and operational procedures; reports any erratic operation to the physicist.
  • Checks the laser positioning to ensure proper alignment.
  • Verifies dose through barometer and thermometer measurements; reports any discrepancies to physicist.
  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • 30+ days ago
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