Radiation Therapist Job at 11th Hour Service, Abilene, TX

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  • 11th Hour Service
  • Abilene, TX

Job Description

Radiation Therapist to serve as a key member of the oncology team who administers precise, prescribed doses of radiation to patients using highly technical equipment, such as linear accelerators. This role requires a unique blend of technical skill, attention to detail, and compassionate patient care.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The core function of a Radiation Therapist revolves around treatment delivery, technical precision, and patient support.

Administering Treatment:
  • Position patients accurately for treatment according to the physician's prescription, ensuring the correct body area is targeted.
  • Operate and calibrate complex radiation therapy equipment (e.g., Linear Accelerators) to deliver the prescribed radiation dose safely and effectively.
  • Follow principles of radiation protection for the patient, staff, and self, adhering to strict safety protocols.
  • Treatment Planning and Verification:
    • Review and interpret the patient's prescription, treatment plan, and diagnosis from the Radiation Oncologist and Dosimetrist.
    • Prepare equipment and necessary devices, such as immobilization and protective shields.
    • Assist in simulation and tumor localization procedures (e.g., using CT or MRI data).


Patient Care and Communication:

  • Explain treatment procedures and side effects to patients in a clear, reassuring, and compassionate manner.
  • Monitor patients closely during treatment for any unusual reactions or discomfort and provide emotional support.
  • Maintain detailed treatment records and documentation, including the dose delivered and any patient observations, to ensure continuity of care.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist (physician who specializes in radiation), Medical Physicist (helps with planning and checks equipment accuracy), and Oncology Nurses (specialize in cancer patient care).
  • Education/Required Licenses/Certifications:
    • Graduate of Approved Program.
    • ARRT Registered. 
    • Texas Medical Board- MRT.
    • CPR-BLS.

 

Shift : Days.

Relocation: Allowance varies.

Sign-on Bonus: Offered.

About 11th Hour Service:

Our Talent Management Center (TMC) is a fully equipped headhunting, search, and recruitment service that serves external industry clients as well as the Federal Advisory practice of 11th Hour Service. The expertise of the TMC delivers permanent placement of full-time professionals from junior resources to C-Suite executives in the following industries: Clinical Healthcare – Healthcare & Clinical Recruitment Hospitals, Clinics, Outpatient, and In-Home Care: • Clinical Leadership • Physicians • Advanced Practitioners • Nursing • Medical Imaging & Radiology • Medical Assistants • Behavioral Health Finance & Accounting – Audit, Operations & CFO (Assurance, Advisory, M&A, Tax) Salesforce, ServiceNow, Cloud Platform integrations (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle, SAP) Federal Government Contracting – Defense, Civilian, and Intelligence Enterprise Resource Planning Integration– Functional and Technical Software Development, IT, & Cyber Security Logistics & Supply Chain Management Sales & Marketing Executives

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Relocation package, Shift work,

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