Radiation Therapist | Per Diem | Dayshift | Cancer Care Services

Adventist Health • St. Helena, CA

2h • $51 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.

Requirements

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT): Required
• ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
• Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification. Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
• Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
• Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician.
• Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level