Radiation Therapist I: Radiation Oncology

Hoag•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Description Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Radiation Therapist performs localization of tumors under the direction of the physician, participates in treatment planning and delivers high doses of ionizing radiation treatment to patients in accordance with prescription and instructions from Radiation Oncologists. This role ensures all protocols and best practices are followed prior and during the delivery of treatment and evaluates the patient daily for any untoward effects, reaction and therapeutic responses. Independently operates Agility, VersaHD, or TomoHD (to include warm up, shut down and machine operations). Responsibilities Participates in decisions about appropriate simulation technique and treatment positions. Verifies treatment plan and the mathematical accuracy of the prescription and daily treatment summary. Produces quality imaging for optimal viewing results. Adheres to all radiation safety rules and minimizes patient exposure during CT imaging procedures. Ensures quality of block fabrication. Determines when to withhold treatment until a physician is contacted as well as the course of action in emergency or problem situation. Provides information to patient and patient’s family about radiation therapy procedures as well as proper skin care, diet and self-care procedures as needed. Maintains electronic documentation of quality assurance activities (chart rounds), procedures and results in accordance to guidelines. Participate in the continuous quality improvement process. On call coverage as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Required Associate’s Degree Preferred Bachelor’s Degree License Required Licensed by the California Department of Health Services as a Radiologic Technologist (Therapeutic) Licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy or equivalent as recognized by the ARRT License Preferred N/A Certifications Required Current Basic Life Support (BLS), approved by the American Heart Association Certifications Preferred N/A

Requirements

Associate’s Degree
Licensed by the California Department of Health Services as a Radiologic Technologist (Therapeutic)
Licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy or equivalent as recognized by the ARRT
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), approved by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Participates in decisions about appropriate simulation technique and treatment positions.
Verifies treatment plan and the mathematical accuracy of the prescription and daily treatment summary.
Produces quality imaging for optimal viewing results.
Adheres to all radiation safety rules and minimizes patient exposure during CT imaging procedures.
Ensures quality of block fabrication.
Determines when to withhold treatment until a physician is contacted as well as the course of action in emergency or problem situation.
Provides information to patient and patient’s family about radiation therapy procedures as well as proper skin care, diet and self-care procedures as needed.
Maintains electronic documentation of quality assurance activities (chart rounds), procedures and results in accordance to guidelines.
Participate in the continuous quality improvement process.
On call coverage as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.