Radiation Therapist - Next Move Healthcare

Job Title: Radiation Therapist

Location: Temple, TX

Shift: 8HR Days, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Weekend call rotation required)

Shifts Per Week: 5

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $36 - $52 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (external candidates only)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to join our team and provide high-quality radiation therapy treatments to patients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing radiation therapy procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate records. This position is a full-time role with a weekday schedule, and a weekend call rotation may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality radiation therapy procedures according to established protocols and standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures and ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the process.
• Position patients correctly, set exposure factors, and operate equipment efficiently to deliver prescribed radiation doses.
• Maintain compliance with safety protocols, infection control, and radiation safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and physicists to ensure the proper operation of radiation equipment.
• Monitor patients during treatment, assess their ability to tolerate the procedures, and adjust care as needed.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation such as requisitions, patient history, and consent forms are accurately completed and maintained.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized, reporting any issues to the management.
• Serve as a mentor and trainer for new team members, providing quality training on new services and protocols.
• Participate in weekend call rotations, if required.

Qualifications:

• ARRT-T Radiation Therapy Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-T).
• Previous experience in radiation therapy is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting on Day 1.

Join our team and contribute to a compassionate, patient-focused environment where we work together to provide the highest quality of care!