Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDescriptionSummary:The Radiation Therapist performs radiation therapy, radiographic procedures, CT Simulations, and maintains proper treatment documentation standards. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital, and demonstrating behavior consistent with the Core Values. The Christus Spohn Cancer Center (CSCC) offers a full range of advanced treatment options. Our Medical Oncology team consists of two physicians and three advanced practitioners who are over both inpatient and outpatient services in multiple locations throughout the Christus Spohn System. Each of the Medical Oncologists typically carries a patient load of 25 patients per day in clinic, and the infusion/chemotherapy department performs services for approximately 45 patients per day at our main location, and nearly 20 patients per day at our second location. Radiation Oncology includes two locations that offer the services of external beam radiation, Tomotherapy, and CyberKnife. The laboratory provides a full range of hematology and metabolic services. We also offer a Palliative Care consultation program, which has an active daily census of 15 – 20 patients per day. The CHRISTUS Spohn Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and is the only regional cancer center to receive this honor. With three clinics located throughout the Coastal Bend, the CHRISTUS Spohn Cancer Center and its clinics are a place where oncologists and clinicians are passionate about their patients' care.The CSCC Associates are known for their compassion and caring attitudes. Associates frequently comment on how they receive more than they give. The tenure of our staff attests to their commitment to our patients and the CSCC program. What sets the CHRISTUS Spohn Cancer Team apart is their commitment to healing patients in mind, body and spirit. Their patient-centered focus is at the heart of CHRISTUS Spohn's Mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Spohn family!Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program (ARRT)
• Must be able to understand and carry out complex medical prescriptions and able to work under pressure.
• CyberKnife experience preferred
• Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist License (MRT)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T)
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) through The American Heart AssociationWork Type: Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

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