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Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Department: UNMCC Radiation Oncology
Location: Albuquerque, NM

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Radiation Therapist to join our UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. This opportunity is a full-time day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistants Available

Salary determined based on years of experience

Summary

Under general supervision, provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physician according to established standards and practices.

Minimum Job Requirements of a Radiation Therapist:

State of New Mexico Licensed Radiation Therapist; American Registry of Radiologic Technology License; CPR Certified. Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Radiation Therapist:

  1. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
  2. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.
  3. Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients; obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedure; observes patient for any unusual reactions or events during treatment.
  4. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification, ensuring accurate treatments.
  5. Schedules patients for treatments; interfaces with physicist at initiation of treatment; consults with supportive care physicians, nurses, and social workers.
  6. Prepares room and equipment for patient; transfers immobilized patient from stretcher to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, IVs, oxygen, respirator, chest tubes, and other life support; positions patient in prescribed anatomical positions for treatment.
  7. Reinforces recommendations given to patient by the physician, dietitian, or other care provider, concerning reaction to treatment and care of the irradiated area, and prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects.
  8. Performs verification and port film exposures for all treated areas and makes corrections or changes to therapy as directed by physician.
  9. Participates in the clinical instruction and supervision of radiation therapy students.
  10. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
  11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

About UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center:

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is looking for candidates of all experience levels to fill multiple open radiation therapist positions. The department of Radiation Oncology is growing and we are looking for motivated candidates who embrace change, innovation, patient safety and above all, excellent patient care.

This position will be located at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC). The Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) is a statewide provider of cancer care and is influential in the cancer field throughout New Mexico and the nation. The Official Cancer Center of New Mexico, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the only academic healthcare facility dedicated to both cancer research and patient care. We are also the only cancer center in New Mexico designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and one of just 66 premier Net-designated centers nationwide. We employee over 200 research scientists and staff over 100 clinicians, and at any one time participate in around 300 clinical trials. Our clinic saw over 15,800 cancer patients from every county in New Mexico and more than 137,000 patient visits. We currently serve 65 percent of the adults and virtually all of the children in New Mexico newly diagnosed with cancer.

Benefits:

UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees.

Apply to our Radiation Therapist opportunity with UNM Medical Group, Inc. today to learn more!

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug and alcohol free employer.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to disability to use our online system to apply with the UNM Medical Group, send an email to accommodations@unmmg.org.

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