What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIATION THERAPIST position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.
To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for daily treatment on patients with ionizing radiation under the direction of the radiation oncologist. Work with the radiation oncologist and physic personnel in performing simulation/treatment(calculations).
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for daily warm-up/Quality Assurance of the treatment machine and C.T. simulator.
- Provides education and information to patient(s) and family member(s) as to all the processes involved in the planning and delivery of radiation treatment, to help overcome fears and myths regarding treatment.
- Ensures that accurate and all relevant data is passed on to the therapist(s)/radiation oncologist/physics that are to carry out dose calculation of the treatment.
- Ensures that standard treatment protocols are followed in the process.
- Ensure that all processes are signed off by the radiation oncologist e.g. Isodose Plans/Calculations.
Benefit Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
- Excellent Benefit Packages
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300 locations!
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Vanessa Martinez, Recruiter at vanessa.martinez@uhsinc.com and by phone at 956-523-2027.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy preferred, ARRT in Therapy RT(T)
- Texas Department of State Health Services(Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist)
- BLS Required
EEO Statement
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