Radiation Therapist - Denton, TX

Texas Oncology
Denton, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2024 CLOSED ON 5/15/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist - Denton, TX position at Texas Oncology?

Overview:

Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team! This position will work and support our Denton, Texas location. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600 providers in 220 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
Responsibilities:
What does the Radiation Therapist do?

The Radiation Therapist, under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:
  • Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
  • Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
  • Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
  • Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
  • Accurately makes custom molds.
  • Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
  • Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
  • Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Radiation Therapist will have the following background and experience:
  • Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
  • Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT.
  • ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

#USONTX
Deputy Clerk I - Tax Assessor/Collector - Denton
Denton County, TX -
Denton, TX
Denton County Deputy Sheriff - Protective Detail - Justice Management Division - Sheriff
Denton County, TX -
Denton, TX
Experienced Caregiver Needed - Denton!
Hallmark Homecare of Denton & Tarrant County, TX -
Denton, TX

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Radiation Therapist - Denton, TX?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Radiation Therapist - Denton, TX career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$86,586 - $107,064
Income Estimation: 
$88,648 - $113,791
Income Estimation: 
$127,216 - $152,435
Income Estimation: 
$86,586 - $107,064

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Radiation Therapist - Denton, TX.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Compliance Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $55,017 - $124,242
    • Income Estimation: $63,371 - $83,018
  • Investigations Skill

    • Income Estimation: $57,005 - $81,964
    • Income Estimation: $56,900 - $89,276
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Texas Oncology

Texas Oncology
Hired Organization Address Fort Worth, TX Full Time
Overview The US Oncology Network is looking for a Patient Benefits Representative to join our Urology team at Texas Onco...
Texas Oncology
Hired Organization Address Denison, TX Full Time
Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a Nurse Manager (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Denison loc...
Texas Oncology
Hired Organization Address Dallas, TX Full Time
Overview The US Oncology Network is looking for a Contact Center Trainging Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology...
Texas Oncology
Hired Organization Address Plano, TX Full Time
Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a Infusion LVN Sr to join our team! This is a PRN (as needed) position. This is a...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Radiation Therapist - Denton, TX jobs in the Denton, TX area that may be a better fit.

Case Manager / Program Coordinator Denton

DENTON, TX 76210, Denton, TX

Medical Assistant - Denton TX

Texas Bone & Joint Denton, Denton, TX

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!