Licensed Mental Health Therapist – Integrated Behavioral Health Program
LifeStance Health
Radiation Therapist
Houston Methodist
part-time
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Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cypress
About the role
- Assisting in the planning, treatments and monitoring of patients
- Provides radiation therapy treatment while functioning as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team
- Acts as a liaison with Physicians and supporting personnel
- Delivers personalized care and service by demonstrating I CARE values and HM Service Standards
- Provides education, accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members
- Delivers a planned course of radiation therapy accurately and safely, as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
- Performs simulation operations and selects appropriate immobilization and positioning aides
- Fabricates immobilization devices and custom blocks
- Assesses the patient's condition, needs, and side effects daily and refers to appropriate resources
- Follows principles of radiation protection and safety standards
- Maintains sterile and aseptic techniques and ensures infection control compliance
- Performs and documents warm-up procedures and machine operation checks
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures and charges
- Participates in department projects, in-services, and continuing education to expand competencies
Requirements
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s)
- None (Work Experience)
- CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure -- Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC)
- ARRT-THR - Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (ARRT) (new graduates may be considered and if selected must obtain their ARRT (T) within 3 months)
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiation Oncology Information Systems and Office software
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
