Radiation Therapist - Proton Therapy Center

Radiation Therapist - Proton Therapy Center

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Radiation Therapist - Join the #1 Cancer Hospital in the Nation!

Organization: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

About Us

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, we're leading the charge in the fight against cancer. Recognized as the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report, we are one of the world's most respected centers for cancer treatment, research, education, and prevention. Our commitment to innovation and patient‑centered care makes us a global leader in cancer therapy, and we are looking for passionate, skilled individuals to join our world‑class team.

Why MD Anderson?

• Unmatched Career Growth: At MD Anderson, you'll have access to cutting‑edge technologies and development opportunities that will shape your career at every stage.
• Flexible Work‑Life Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance. Our flexible shift patterns ensure that you can enjoy both professional fulfillment and personal well‑being.
• Impact: As a Radiation Therapist at MD Anderson, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands of cancer patients every year. Your work will help us deliver life‑saving treatments, while you collaborate with leading experts in the field.

What We Offer

• Exceptional Professional Development: Paid programs for advanced certifications, such as MRI, and rotation opportunities across various treatment areas.
• Collaborative, Innovative Environment: Work alongside leading experts in oncology, physics, and dosimetry.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, flexible hours, and a full range of benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Mission‑Driven Impact: Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the fight against cancer, providing care to over 10,000 patients annually.

Job Overview

As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering precision radiation therapy to cancer patients. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that treatments are administered safely and accurately while providing compassionate care throughout the process. Your expertise will contribute to our world‑renowned reputation for delivering the highest standard of cancer care.

Key Functions

• Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.

Clinical Practice Management

• Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture, demonstrating sound clinical judgment and adherence to accurate treatment and simulation delivery.
• Gathers necessary set‑up aids and prepares room and equipment for patient.
• Consistently works at a speed that supports treatment/simulation unit scheduling.
• Maintains appropriate treatment and simulation records and data. Sets appropriate treatment unit parameters.
• Demonstrates necessary manual dexterity and psychomotor skills to operate and manipulate the complex mechanical motions of radiation‑emitting treatment units.
• Works under stress and pressure.
• Adapts without difficulty to changes in work schedule or assigned area as departmental patient load dictates.
• Visually monitors patient for unusual reactions and events and reports the same to the radiation oncologist.
• Explains treatment procedure to the patient, communicates in a clear, concise voice, answers patient and family questions, defers those not within competence to the radiation oncologist, and reinforces radiation oncologist's advice regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
• Refers patient to allied health specialists such as social workers, dietitians, and nursing.
• Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities.

Quality Assurance Management

• Complies with departmental quality assurance practices.
• Ensures consent forms for radiation therapy are in the treatment record and have been signed by the patient before administering the treatment.
• Monitors and maintains daily treatment records and machine QA, including portal image review/approval guidelines and adjustments in field placement as needed.
• Notifies physics or engineering if measurements do not fall into accepted parameters and reports erratic operation of equipment to supervisor, engineering staff or Administrative Director for Therapy Services.
• Checks prescription, set‑up instructions, new start procedures, and patient information in the record and verifies system; reviews records for any discrepancies between the prescription, treatment plan, and amendments.
• Attends planning clinic as assigned.
• Maintains mandatory quality control activities and documentation.

Competency Management

• Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained to support treatment and simulation delivery.
• Maintains departmentally identified base competencies, including performing calculations.
• Accurately documents and maintains competency assessment criteria.
• Facilitates learning consistent with documentation requirements through lectures, seminars, and in‑services.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and professional behaviors, and participates in competency assessments.
• Works within the scope of practice and competency level.
• Participates in clinical instruction and evaluation.

Education and Training Management

• Actively participates in practitioner/students education and assessment.
• Demonstrates practice‑related learning, shares knowledge and skills with students and peers.
• Participates in departmental/institutional learning initiatives and in‑services.
• Orients and teaches new students or therapists rotating to the treatment unit.
• Participates in monthly evaluations of students, assessing cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives.
• Adheres to departmental guidelines and institutional policies.
• Completes internal variance forms for any error and forwards it to the supervisor for follow‑up within 24 hours.
• Willing to take instruction, discipline, correction, and guidance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative to begin, complete, and improve all actions required to accomplish the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

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).

Benefits

MD Anderson offers medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

Security / Background Check

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, 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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID:
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evening/Night, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 98,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 124,000
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (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