? Urgent Search! Radiation Therapist Cancer Center

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Waxahachie
Posted on: July 20, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center in Waxahachie, Texas! /n $15,000 sign-on bonus /n Radiation Therapist: /n FT Day's M-F /n /n JOB SUMMARY /n 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. /n ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE /n /n - Performs high-quality radiation therapy procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. /n - Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures. /n - Utilizes 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. /n - Instructs and communicates with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate the exam. /n - Prepares 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. /n - Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques. /n - Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements. /n - Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. /n - Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of the equipment. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department. /n - Assists in maintaining supplies inventory. /n - Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures. /n - Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, procedures, etc. /n - Maintains 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 /n - Able to perform high-quality radiation therapy procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. /n - Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease. /n - Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. /n - Able to perform tasks alone without the need for routine oversight. /n - Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues. /n - Able to effectively administer first aid and use the emergency cart. /n - Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required. /n - Demonstrates 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. /n - Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives. /n - Able to take calls, if required. /n /n BENEFITS /n Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: /n /n - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits /n - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% /n - Tuition Reimbursement /n - PTO accrual beginning Day 1 /n /n Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level /n featuredjob0325 QUALIFICATIONS /n /n - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - ARRT-T Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T). /n

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