What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at UT Health East Texas Market?
Overview
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Radiation Therapist in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
- Deliver radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients as prescribed by the physician and directed by the physics department.
- Perform manual calculations.
- Fabricate custom shielding blocks.
- Perform Q.A. checks and warm-up Linear Accelerators.
- Maintain constant communication with patients and family members to lend support and provide information concerning treatment.
- Responsible for supervising all phases of student clinical rotations.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved school of radiation therapy technology or a school of radiologic technology and a one-year radiation therapy program.
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy and licensed by the State of Texas.
