Per Diem Radiation Therapist

Overview

Radiation Therapist - Join the #1 Cancer Hospital in the Nation!

Organization: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading cancer care, research, education, and prevention center recognized as the nation’s No. 1 hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. We seek passionate, skilled individuals to join our world-class team and deliver patient-centered cancer care.

• Unmatched Career Growth:
  Access to cutting-edge technologies and development opportunities, with expert-level training and certifications.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible shift patterns to support professional fulfillment and personal well-being.
• Impact:
  Contribute to the lives of thousands of cancer patients each year and collaborate with leading experts.

• Exceptional Professional Development:
  Paid programs for advanced certifications (e.g., MRI) and rotation opportunities across treatment areas.
• Collaborative, Innovative Environment:
  Work with experts in oncology, physics, and dosimetry.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Competitive compensation, flexible hours, health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling for a fulfilling career and personal life.
• Mission-Driven Impact:
  Team delivering care to thousands of patients annually.

As a Radiation Therapist
, you will deliver precision radiation therapy to cancer patients, work with a multidisciplinary team, ensure safe and accurate treatments, and provide compassionate care. Your expertise supports our reputation for high-quality cancer care.

Primary

Purpose:

Provide skilled work administering a prescribed course of radiation therapy, maintain treatment records, and monitor patients undergoing radiation therapy.

• Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.

• Ensure accurate treatment delivery and data capture; demonstrate sound clinical judgment and adherence to treatment and simulation delivery.
• Gather setup aids and prepare room and equipment for patient.
• Maintain treatment and simulation records and data; set appropriate treatment unit parameters.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity to operate complex radiation-emitting treatment units; work under stress and pressure.
• Adapt to schedule changes and department needs based on patient load.
• Visually monitor patients for reactions and report to the radiation oncologist as needed.
• Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, refer to other specialists when needed, and reinforce oncologist guidance.
• Perform and maintain Quality Assurance activities.

• Comply with departmental QA practices.
• Verify consent forms are in the treatment record and signed before administering treatment.
• Monitor daily treatment records and machine QA; follow portal image review/approval guidelines and adjust field placement as required.
• Notify physics/engineering if measurements fall outside parameters; report equipment issues to supervisor/engineering.
• Check prescription, setup instructions, and records for discrepancies; attend planning clinic as assigned.
• Perform, monitor, and document mandatory quality control activities; maintain competency management.

• Maintain and demonstrate appropriate clinical skills to support treatment and simulation delivery.
• Maintain base competencies and accurate documentation of competency criteria.
• Engage in ongoing education (lectures, seminars, in-services) to stay current with techniques and licensure requirements.
• Demonstrate professional behaviors and participate in competency assessments; work within scope of practice.
• Participate in clinical instruction/evaluation.

• Participate in practitioner/student education and assessment; share knowledge with students and peers.
• Participate in departmental/institutional learning initiatives and in-services.
• Orient and teach new students/therapists rotating to the treatment unit.
• Participate in monthly evaluations of students (cognitive, affective, psychomotor).
• Adhere to departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures; complete variance forms and follow up within 24 hours.
• Adhere to all departmental policies on radiation therapy treatment, attendance, and dress code.
• Utilize resources and manage supplies and equipment effectively; collaborate with staff.
• Willing to take instruction, discipline, and guidance; show initiative to complete improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Graduate of a JRCERT-accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent.

• Preferred: 2 years of experience as a licensed Radiation Therapist.

• Required:
  
  RTT (Radiation Therapist) certification and ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy. Upon Hire.
• Required:
  
  GMRT (General Medical Radiologic Technologist) license by the Texas Medical Board. Upon Hire.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers benefits including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement,…