What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist (UTHP Radiation Oncology Cancer Center) position at UT Health San Antonio?
Job Description
Under general supervision, responsible for assisting with the administration of targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiologist in the treatment cancer and other diseases.
Responsibilities
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Under general supervision, responsible for assisting with the administration of targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiologist in the treatment cancer and other diseases.
Responsibilities
- Assists in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculates actual treatment dosages, and prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection.
- Develops and administers patient treatment plans using radiation therapy techniques and radiopharmaceuticals; checks prescription, chart, calculations and patient identity.
- Ensures proper application and safety techniques are used.
- Checks machine alignment, lasers, interlocks, and beam/light field alignment and maintains daily records on machine; reports problems.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Detail oriented.
- Must follow exact instructions and input exact measurements to make sure the patient is exposed to the correct amount of radiation.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Works closely with patients.
- It is important that therapists be comfortable interacting with people who may be going through physical and emotional stress.
- Physical stamina.
- Must be able to be on their feet for long periods and be able to lift and move patients who need assistance.
- Technical skills.
- Works with computers and large pieces of technological equipment; must be comfortable operating those devices.
- Associate's degree and graduate of AMA accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology is required.
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists in Radiation Therapy and licensed in Medical Radiological Technology by the Texas State Department of Health or eligible for licensure is required.
- As a condition of continued employment, all incumbents are required to attain a license in Medical Radiological Technology by the Texas State Department of Health within 180 days of employment.
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