Radiation Therapist
New grad base pay- $43.00/HR
About Shannon Cancer Center:
Shannon Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care services to patients across 25 counties in West Central Texas. We are committed to delivering assistance, encouragement, and exceptional care through our extensive resources. Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Surgeons, Oncology Certified Nurses, Radiation Therapists, Oncology Nurse Navigators, Oncology Certified Social Workers, Registered Dietitians, and more, ensuring high-quality cancer care at the local level.
Quality Designations:
Shannon Cancer Center and Shannon Medical Center have earned the highest quality designations in comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer care, including:
- American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Comprehensive Community Cancer Program Accreditation
- American College of Radiology Radiation Therapy Accreditation
- Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A
- Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence
- State-of-the-Art Outpatient Cancer Center:
Our new Outpatient Cancer Center offers cutting-edge technology and resources, including:
- 28-chair infusion center for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biotherapy
- Onsite oncology pharmacy
- PET/CT with PSMA and FDG scans
- Medical and Radiation Oncology Physician Practices Suites
- Supportive Care Services (Rehab, Dietitians, Navigation, Financial Navigation, Social Work, Lymphedema, Speech Language Pathology)
- Dedicated Siemens Oncology CT Simulation Suite
- 2 Varian Edge TrueBeam Radiotherapy Systems with identical capabilities
- VisionRT, ARIA Record and Verify, Eclipse TPS
- Stereotactic Radiation Therapy, Surface-guided radiation therapy, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy, Deep Inspiration Breath Hold
- Tattoo and Mark-Free Radiation Oncology Center (the only one west of I-35 in Texas)
Job Summary:
We are currently hiring a Radiation Therapist to join our team. The primary responsibility is to administer ionizing radiation to patients (including adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations) in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. This role will be performed under the general supervision of the Chief Therapist.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- High School Diploma, required
- Graduate of an ARRT Approved Program in Radiation Therapy, required
Experience:
- 1 year of ARIA experience, preferred
- 3 years of Radiation Therapy experience, preferred
Certifications/Licensures:
- American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) Certification in Radiation Therapy (T), required within one (1) year of hire date
- Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required within ninety (90) days of start date
Why Shannon Cancer Center?
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Opportunity to work with the latest in oncology technology
- Join a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care
- Work at an accredited facility with a mission of high-quality, compassionate care
