Radiation Therapist - Stephenson Cancer Center

Position Title

Radiation Therapist - Stephenson Cancer Center

Department: Radiation Therapy

Job Description

This position may be filled as a Radiation Therapist Level 1 or 2, depending on individual experience, expertise, and qualifications.

Special Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals
• Student loan repayment up to $25,000
• Relocation assistance if moving 100+ mile

General Description

The Radiation Therapist delivers specialized radiation therapy services to OU Health patients to aid Providers in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases. This position is intended for those who are gaining experience as a Radiation Therapist or are experienced imaging professionals who wish to begin a career in Radiation Therapy.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Under general supervision, provides patient centered care and support services as ordered by a care provider.
• Ensures services are performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus on patient‑centric care.
• Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by Physicians.
• Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, provides clear information regarding radiation therapy procedures and expected timelines.
• Collaborates with team members across OU Health including Providers to provide exceptional patient care.

Utilizes a variety of highly specialized radiation therapy equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of therapeutic procedures in accordance within established scope of practice guidelines.

Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.

Safely administers contrast per protocol and identifies, manages, and escalates contrast reactions and changes in patient condition.

Assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as requested.

May provide on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned.

May support OU Health's academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program.

May serve as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members. Assists with onboarding of new team members.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Level I)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited imaging/radiology program as defined by ARRT.
• Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.
• Experience: No experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• ARRT(RT)(T) certification required within 6 months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications (Level II)

• Education: Associate's Degree from an accredited imaging/radiology program as defined by ARRT.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• ARRT(RT)(T) certification required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates skill in applying principles of radiation therapy and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients and medical ethics.

Applies core knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology related to radiation therapy and radiologic technologies associated with imaging specialty credentialed to perform.

Demonstrates ability and skill to apply theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation.

• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
• Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.
• Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations

Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and patient populations served
• Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments
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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.