Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)
Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or
radiologic graduate of an AMA accredited program in Radiation
Therapy Technology. Certified by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists, in Radiation Therapy. Licensed by the
Texas Medical Board in Medical Radiologic Technology. BLS
certification through American Heart Association. Job Summary: To
provide highly technical skills in the accurate delivery of
radiation therapy treatments. Job Duties: - Accurately and
efficiently operates treatment machines to deliver prescribed
treatment dose. Rotates to all therapy machines, and CT simulator.
Performs all prescribed or required procedures accurately and
efficiently. - Generates e-chart for patients using physician’s
prescription and computerized treatment plans. Reads, interprets,
and implements complex treatment plans. - Operates and manipulates
the mechanical motions of complex radiation-emitting treatment
machines, simulators, and CT scanners. - Assures radiation safety
to protect patients and personnel. - Demonstrates understanding of
radiation therapy treatment techniques and treatment rational. -
Maintains written and computerized records of daily treatments and
daily charges as required. - Synthesizes information and
instructions from medical and physics staff to assure accuracy of
dose calculations, field placement and use of beam altering
devices. - Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations;
Assists in commissioning, calibration, quality assurance, and
physical measurements as appropriate for system accuracy. -
Prepares and educates patients for radiation therapy treatments;
Administers radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient during
treatment - Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of
the health care team, patients and families. Practices effective
verbal and written communication skills. - Monitors patients’
clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers
patients to medical or nursing staff for appropriate intervention.
- Assists in training and evaluation of student therapists. -
Adheres to internal quality controls, policies, and procedures
established by UTMB and the department. Maintains valid licenses
and certifications as required by UTMB and state law Salary Range:
$85,000 to $126,380 annual salary; Actual salary commensurate with
experience. Competitive compensation package, including salary and
benefits. As a full-time UTMB employee, you will receive a
comprehensive benefits package at no cost to you from your first
day of employment. Additionally, the Teacher Retirement System
(TRS) is available to all employees. All benefits-eligible
employees also have access to a flexible paid time off program,
which includes PTO, an Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and 10 paid
holidays each year. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to
5pm, and as needed on occasion. This position is located in
Galveston. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to
provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability,
veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional
policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction
is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes
affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities.
Keywords: UTMB Health, Galveston , Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston), Healthcare , Galveston, Texas
