Radiation Therapist - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Day Shift - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

Performs procedures, setups, simulations, and prescribed treatments for Radiation Oncology patients under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, or Lead Radiation Therapist. The role supports patient care through accurate treatment-plan interpretation, operation of simulation and treatment equipment, maintenance of treatment records and schedules, and preparation of positioning and treatment devices. The therapist also contributes to department improvement, quality improvement, inventory and supply support, and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Certified Radiation Therapy (T)(ARRT), required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare), required.
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certification from the California Department of Public Health, required.
Satisfactory completion of a formal training program at a JRCERT/CHEA-approved school and satisfaction of applicable state and/or federal certification requirements, or equivalent.
Knowledge of radiation therapy.
Ability to maintain neat, accurate records and follow physician orders.
Effective interpersonal and patient-contact skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
One year of experience as a Certified Radiation Therapist in a physician's office or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate initiative and teamwork; follow instructions, work with minimal supervision, and comply with work schedules and deadlines.
Identify, recommend, and participate in problem resolution in an objective manner.
Participate proactively in identifying department concerns and offering solutions, including through meetings concerning body mechanics, disaster procedures, fire, safety, hazardous materials, and infection control.
Initiate supplies necessary for treatments and assist with maintaining clinical-area inventory.
Assist in continuous quality improvement, report equipment failures to a supervisor, maintain cleanliness, and accurately charge procedures for billing.
Use resources in an orderly and logical manner, manage time to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and adjust positively to external factors and changes in the work environment.
Interpret and perform prescribed treatment plans.
Maintain pre-treatment and treatment records, including simple dose calculations as required.
Operate simulator, mold, and treatment equipment.
Assist with preparation of weekly chart rounds and maintain daily treatment schedules.
Fabricate immobilization, positioning, and treatment devices, including molds, Vac-Locs, and masks.
Assist the physician with treatment simulation and use of immobilization molds.
Photograph patients for documentation purposes.
Provide simple dose calculations for emergency setups.
Support patient satisfaction goals and contribute to positive patient feedback and survey results.