Per Diem Radiation Therapist

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Organization: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, we are 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 centres for cancer treatment, research, education, and prevention. Our commitment to innovation and patient-centered care makes us a global leader in cancer therapy.

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

• Exceptional Professional Development:
  Paid programs for advanced certifications and rotation opportunities.
• Collaborative, Innovative Environment:
  Work alongside experts in oncology, physics, and dosimetry.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Competitive compensation, flexible hours, and a full range of health, dental and retirement plans.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling for a fulfilling career and personal life.
• Mission‑Driven Impact:
  Be part of a team dedicated to helping over 10,000 patients annually.

As a Radiation Therapist you will play a vital role in delivering precise radiation therapy to cancer patients. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring treatments are administered safely and accurately while providing compassionate care.

• Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.

• Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture, demonstrating sound clinical judgement.
• Gathers necessary set‑up aids and prepares room and equipment for patient.
• Works at a speed that supports treatment/simulation unit scheduling.
• Maintains appropriate treatment and simulation records and data.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity and psychomotor skills to operate complex radiation‑emitting units.
• Adapts to changes in work schedule or assigned area as patient load dictates.
• Monitors patients for unusual reactions and reports to the radiation oncologist.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients and answers questions in clear, concise language.
• Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities.

• Complies with departmental quality assurance practices.
• Ensures consent forms are in the treatment record and signed by the patient.
• Monitors daily treatment records and machine QA.
• Notifies physics or engineering of measurements that fall outside accepted parameters.
• Reviews records for discrepancies between prescription, treatment plan, and amendments.
• Attends planning clinic as assigned.
• Maintains mandatory quality control activities and documentation.

• Ensures appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained.
• Maintains departmentally identified base competencies, including calculations.
• Documents competency assessment criteria accurately.
• Participates in lectures, seminars, and in‑services to stay abreast of new techniques.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and professional behaviour.
• Works within scope of practice and competency level.
• Participates in clinical instruction and evaluation.

• Participates in practitioner/student education and assessment.
• Shares knowledge and skills with students and peers.
• Participates in departmental and institutional learning initiatives.
• Orientates and teaches new students or therapists rotating to the treatment unit.
• Evaluates students on cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives.
• Adheres to departmental guidelines, institutional policies and dress code.
• Completes internal variance forms for any error and forwards to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Improves all actions required to accomplish job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in…