Radiation Therapist PRN Day Shift

Join Mary Bird Perkins Cancer CenterMary 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.This Is A Prn Position (As Needed) Supporting Our Radiation Therapy Services At Our Houma, La LocationScope: Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients, under the direction of a radiation oncologist and the director of the Houma center. Accurate data recording with respect to positioning and setup parameters during CT-Sim are essential for proper dosimetric calculations and high quality radiation therapy.Functions: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.

RTP positioning and planning.Participates in the clinical instruction of newly hired radiation therapists, and radiation therapy students.Performs mandatory quality assurance activities.Observes and adheres to radiation safety and infection control policies.Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited program in radiation therapy technology or suitable equivalent.