Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Weekend call rotation required) 
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (external candidates only)
Location: Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital— Temple

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JOB SUMMARY

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The Radiation Therapist, under the general supervision of a Radiation Oncologist, performs radiation therapy procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

\n\nPerforms high-quality radiation therapy procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.\nMaintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.\nUtilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.\nInstructs and communicates with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate the exam.\nPrepares patient and area for the procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.\nProtects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.\nUses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.\nMaintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.\nWorks with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of the equipment. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.\nAssists in maintaining supplies inventory.\nEnsures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.\nObtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, procedures, etc.\nMaintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.\n\n

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

\n\nAble to perform high-quality radiation therapy procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.\nAble to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.\nAble to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.\nAble to perform tasks alone without the need for routine oversight.\nAble to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.\nAble to effectively administer first aid and use the emergency cart.\nAble to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.\nDemonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.\nAble to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.\nAble to take calls, if required.\n\n

BENEFITS

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Our competitive benefits package includes the following

\n\nImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits\n401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%\nTuition Reimbursement\nPTO accrual beginning Day 1\n\n

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\nCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - 
       ARRT-T Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T).


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