Catholic Health Initiatives • Houston, TX 77007
Job #2675173207
Overview
Situated in the vibrant city of Houston, TX, the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center stands as a beacon of hope and healing, proudly affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine . In the spring of 2023, the Cancer Center embarked on a new chapter with the inauguration of the O'Quinn Medical Tower, a testament to progress and innovation. Within our brand-new facility, the Radiation Oncology Department boasts a welcoming clinic space on the first floor, where cutting-edge Varian equipment, including Halcyon and Edge LINACs, and the Bravos HDR unit, awaits alongside two wide-bore Siemens CT simulators. Experience the seamless integration of motion management through AlignRT across all machines and simulators. Here, Baylor College of Medicine's physicians stand ready to provide compassionate care and expertise, supported by dedicated onsite physics and dosimetry support.
Join us in our commitment to healing and hope at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, where every patient is treated with compassionate care beyond cancer.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Free Premium Membership to ~~~ with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
Operates radiation therapy equipment in order to simulate and/or treat patients for malignancies. Completes required documentation in medical records, completes charge procedures and Performs quality assurance checks to verify accuracy of all procedures performed.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs patient's simulations under direction of physician, which includes patient alignment, portal marking and chart documentation
Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaculocks, bolus and aquaplast masks
Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.
Educates patients regarding simulation, treatment procedures and possible reactions (as directed by physician/nurse)
Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician/nurse
Assists in emergency procedures as necessary
Delivers a prescribed planned course of radiation therapy, which includes review of prescription, diagnosis, medical record and patient identification. In addition, Prepares room and equipment for patient treatments including set-up of immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, shielding devices, etc.
Monitors patient and equipment during treatment and/or simulation reporting any unusual circumstances, such as patient movement, equipment malfunction, etc.
Completes daily quality checks on treatment and simulator equipment. Maintains accurate documentation of quality checks. Documents and reports all variances and Initiates proper follow-up
Coordinates patient simulator/treatment schedules
Records accurate daily patient billing
Participates in the clinical education of radiation therapy students
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned
Qualifications
Education and Licensure Required:
Associate's Degree (required)
Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiation Therapy (required)
Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist as a Radiation Therapist R.T.(T)(ARRT) (required)
Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) (required)
Experience:
Pay Range
PRN Rate = $52.00/hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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