Radiation Therapist - Abilene, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team! This position will work and support our TXO Abilene location. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby.

Our mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401(k) plan with company match, a wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyle practices, and perks such as tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and discounts on select retailers.

LTIP is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on position, performance, and potential for future career growth. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review and are subject to continued employment through the award payment date.

Radiation Therapist, under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation and delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The Essential Duties and

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into the electronic medical record.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately completes simple MU calculations.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:
• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required; must hold a valid state license for radiation therapy.

Employees must regularly sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. They may occasionally be required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 30 pounds. Vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges are required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.