Per Diem Radiation Therapist

Per Diem Radiation Therapist

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:
  Access to cutting‑edge technologies and development opportunities that shape your career at every stage.
• Flexible Work‑Life Balance:
  Flexible shift patterns to enjoy professional fulfillment and personal well‑being.
• Impact:
  Make a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands of cancer patients every year.

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 comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Mission‑Driven Impact:
  Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the fight against cancer, caring for over 10,000 patients annually.

As a Radiation Therapist, you play a vital role in delivering precision radiation therapy to cancer patients. You work closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety, accuracy, and compassionate care.

The primary purpose of the Radiation Therapist is to provide skilled work involving the administration of a prescribed course of radiation therapy, maintaining treatment records, and monitoring patients.

Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.

• Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adheres to accurate treatment and simulation delivery.
• Gathers necessary set‑up aids and prepares room and equipment for patient.
• Maintains appropriate treatment and simulation records and data. Sets appropriate treatment unit parameters.
• Operates and manipulates the mechanical motions of complex radiation‑emitting treatment units with necessary manual dexterity and psychomotor skills.
• Adapts to changes in work schedule or assigned area as departmental patient load dictates.
• Visually monitors patient for unusual reaction and events and reports to radiation oncologist throughout the course.
• Explains treatment procedure to the patient, communicates in a clear voice, answers questions, and defers those not within competence to the radiation oncologist.
• Recommends referrals to allied health specialists such as social workers, dietitians, and nursing.
• Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities.

• Complies with departmental quality assurance practices.
• Ensures consent forms are in the treatment record and signed before administering treatment.
• Monitors and maintains daily treatment records and machine QA, including portal image review/approval guidelines.
• Notifies physics or engineering if measurements do not fall into accepted parameters.
• Reports erratic equipment operation to supervisor, engineering staff, or Administrative Director.
• Verifies prescription, set‑up instructions, new‑start procedures, and patient information in the record, reviewing for discrepancies.
• Attends planning clinic as assigned.
• Performs, monitors, and maintains mandatory quality control activities and documentation.

• Ensures appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained for treatment and simulation delivery.
• Performs calculations as part of departmental base competencies.
• Maintains accurate documentation of competency assessment criteria.
• Attends lectures, seminars, and in‑services to stay abreast of new techniques and to comply with licensure and competency requirements.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and participation in competency…