Houston, TX, 77007, USA
1 day ago
Radiation Therapist
**Job Summary and Responsibilities** As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort. Every day you will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment. + Performs patient’s simulations under direction of physician, which includes patient alignment, portal marking and chart documentation + Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaculocks, bolus and aquaplast masks + Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters. + Provides patient and family adult education regarding simulation, treatment procedures and possible reactions (as directed by physician/nurse) + Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician/nurse + Assists in emergency procedures as necessary **Job Requirements** Required + Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or an equivalent., upon hire + Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire and + Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and + Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days **Where You'll Work** Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve. **Pay Range** $42.17 - $62.73 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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