Job Description

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org

Job Title:

Radiation Therapist

Requisition Number:

44940

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Patient Care Support

Hours Worked:

Mon-Fri 8A-5P

Location:

Oncology & Infusion Center

Shift Worked:

Day

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering radiation therapy to Patients under direction of Chief Radiation Therapist and Radiation Oncology medical staff.

Typical Duties:

1. Performs tumor localization procedures creating shells and molds, etc


2. Performs daily linear accelerator warm-up procedures.


3. Checks photon beam and all electron beams for consistency. Checks physics components for accuracy of beam alignment.


4. Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy. Observes Patients for unusual reactions and events


5. Prepares Radiation Oncology treatment blocks and molds to for patient treatment.


6. Transfers patients from wheelchairs and gurneys to linac/CT simulator couches


7. Participates in the PI process.


8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited radiation therapy program.
• Will consider graduate therapist dependent on residency experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:
• 2 plus years of experience as a Staff Radiation Therapist in Radiation Oncology Department or Center.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) registry.

Location Address:
1450 8th Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States