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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologists and the Radiation Therapy Supervisor, performs radiation therapy treatments. Applies age-specific needs in the assessment, treatment, and care of patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. According to the treatment plan, prescriptions and instruction of a Radiation Oncologist, administers prescribed ionizing radiation treatments through a variety of therapeutic equipment. (EF)
2. Assumes responsibility for designated area of work and procedures as required for routine or special assignments. (EF)
3. Therapists monitor the patient and treatment conditions for inconsistencies or irregularities and notify physicists and Radiation Oncologists if any problems arise; they also stop treatments when problems occur. (EF)
4. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of assigned work area by securing and stocking supplies as appropriate or needed. (EF)
5. Attends weekly chart rounds unless approved by Radiation Therapy Supervisor. (EF)
6. Attends area seminars and related workshops needed to keep abreast of advances in procedures or techniques in work field.
7. Attends all in-service and orientation programs as scheduled.
8. Reports all equipment malfunction or failure to supervisor. (EF)
9. Maintains appropriate patient record. (EF)
10. Provides patient education as required.
11. Applies age-specific needs in the assessment, treatment and care of patients.

Hospital:

1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
4. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required: Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy program.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE

Required:

1. Previous experience in the clinical setting is helpful.

2. Knowledge and familiarity with procedures in applying prescribed ionizing radiation or other form of energy used is helpful.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required: Ability to work closely with Radiation Oncologists, Radiologists, medical staff members, patients and public.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

1. Current registration with the ARRT in Radiation Therapy - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

2. Current license with the TMB - Texas Medical Board.

3. Current BLS from AHA - Basic Life Support, The American Heart Association.

Preferred:

1. Working knowledge of CT Stimulation.

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,300 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 15 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

Well-Being Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
• HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
• YMCA partnership discount for childcare
• Employee Assistance Programs

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