Radiation Therapist I, Radiation Oncology

6 days ago
United StatesFull TimePsychologist

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Radiation Therapist I, Radiation Oncology in United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operates a variety of conventional treatment machines to deliver prescribed treatment dose and capable of assisting with treatments using complex linear accelerator machines.
  • May be asked to operate on cutting-edge treatment machines with Chief Therapist approval.
  • Prepares and educates patients for radiotherapy; Administers conventional radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient separation from conventional treatment machine.
  • Prepares treatment room and fabricates immobilization/treatment devices.

Requirements

  • May be asked to operate on cutting-edge treatment machines with Chief Therapist approval.
  • Prepares and educates patients for radiotherapy; Administers conventional radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient separation from conventional treatment machine.
  • Prepares treatment room and fabricates immobilization/treatment devices.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Radiotherapy TreatmentLinear Accelerator OperationPatient EducationRadiation SafetyDosimetryClinical Research Data TrackingQuality AssurancePatient SchedulingImmobilization Device FabricationStudent Supervision
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Position Insights

Oncology — Psychologist Career Context

This Oncology position at UT Southwestern Medical Center is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Radiotherapy Treatment, Linear Accelerator Operation, Patient Education, Radiation Safety, Dosimetry, Clinical Research Data Tracking, Quality Assurance, Patient Scheduling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: Deliver prescribed radiotherapy treatments to adult and pediatric patients using conventional and complex linear accelerator machines. Manage patient preparation, radiation safety measures, and the tracking of clinical research data.

Benefits package: PPO Medical Plan, Preventive Healthcare Coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs (TRS), Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
2-5

Benefits & Perks

PPO Medical Plan
Preventive Healthcare Coverage
Paid Time Off
Retirement Programs (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

6d ago