Radiation Therapist I
About The Position
Under limited supervision and as assigned by the Coordinator, provides daily treatment for cancer patients. Positions patients and adjusts equipment for proper daily dose and operations. Records necessary information pertaining to daily treatment and patient concerns. Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly condition. Use of computers. This position may require flexibility of hours. When you join the Huntington Health team, you are aligning yourself with an organization whose values drive our philosophy of compassionate community care. Over the past 129 years, we’ve grown from a small 16-bed hospital to a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 619 beds. As part of our commitment to providing equitable, high-quality care to all members of our community, we embrace differences and work hard to create a place of belonging for our patients and our employees. When you join the Huntington family, you’ll be empowered to enact change that continuously improves our ability to deliver world-class care, with kindness and dignity, to all who need it.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree or Graduate from an approved AMA school of Radiation Therapy Technology required
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Radiation Therapist, preferably working in the area to be assigned
- Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
- Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA)
- Knowledge of computers, anatomy, physiology, linear accelerators, simulator, treatment planning and equipment, body mechanics, isolation procedures and standard precautions
Nice To Haves
- Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Fluoroscopy Permit issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Responsibilities
- Provides daily treatment for cancer patients
- Positions patients and adjusts equipment for proper daily dose and operations
- Records necessary information pertaining to daily treatment and patient concerns
- Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly condition
- Use of computers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
