Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapist

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana's leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Competitive Pay & Benefits | Sign On Bonus | Student Loan Repayment | Relocation Assistance

Scope: The radiation therapist administers treatments to patients under direction and supervision of a radiation oncologist and the supervisor, therapy & imaging; under minimal supervision, images tumor volume and outlines the corresponding target on patient's surface; accurately records data with respect to field parameters, patient dimensions, and contour acquisition, which are essential for proper dosimetric calculations and high quality radiation therapy.

Administers daily radiotherapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit, accurately and efficiently, at a speed consistent with patient scheduling.

Follows treatment policies and procedures. Assists with outside customers and vendors.

Participates in the clinical orientation/instruction of newly hired radiation therapists, radiation therapy student and x-ray students.

Performs mandatory quality control activities and participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement program of the treatment area department.

Observes and adheres to radiation safety and infection control policies.

Graduate of an accredited program in radiation therapy technology or suitable equivalent. 2 years clinical experience as a radiation therapist preferred but not required. Computer skills and exposure to various Elekta & Varian treatment machines preferred.