Job Summary

Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.



Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

Administer daily radiation therapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit.

Maintain records of daily treatment, reviews charts and participate in appropriate quality assurance practices.

Support for Oncology Electronic Record.

Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.

Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.

Adhere to radiation safety principles to protect patients, themself, and others.

Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.

Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identification.

Conduct treatment sessions independently or in a team environment, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.

Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.

Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physicians or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.

Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.

Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.

Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.

Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.

Take electronic digital images or photograph treated area of patient.

Help Radiation Oncologist and Physicist prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.

Train and supervise students or subordinate Radiation Therapists.

Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.

Provide assistance to other health-care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.

Store, sterilize, and/or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.

Other duties as assigned

Required Education/Experience

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology with a Certification in Radiation Therapy from an Accredited School,

Three (3) years of Clinical Radiation Therapist experience.


Required Certifications/Licenses

Current ARRT License in Radiation Therapy.

Texas Medical Radiologic Technology License.

Certification in Radiation Therapy from an Accredited School.

BLS Certification.


About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.