Radiation Therapist

UT Health East Texas

12 days ago

United StatesPer Diem / PRNMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UT Health East Texas as a Radiation Therapist in United States. Overview Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Radiation Therapist in Athens, TX. Why Join Us?

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist Delivers radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients as prescribed by the physician and directed by the physics department.

Perform manual calculations.

Fabricate custom shielding blocks.

checks and warm-up Linear Accelerators.

Requirements

Job Requirements: Graduate of an approved school of radiation therapy technology or a school of radiologic technology and a one year radiation therapy program.

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy and licensed by the State of Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

bed facility, including a 24

hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level IV stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10

bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join UT Health East Texas as a Radiation Therapist.

Key Skills

Radiation therapyPatient careManual calculationsShielding block fabricationQuality assuranceLinear accelerator operationClinical supervisionPatient communication

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Position Insights

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at UT Health East Texas 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Radiation therapy, Patient care, Manual calculations, Shielding block fabrication, Quality assurance, Linear accelerator operation, Clinical supervision, Patient communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation treatments to cancer patients and performs necessary quality assurance checks on equipment. They also fabricate custom shielding blocks and supervise student clinical rotations while maintaining supportive communication with patients and families...

Benefits package: Career growth opportunities, Tuition assistance, Wellness resources, Financial well-being resources, Paid time off, Health benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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