Radiation Therapist Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Glendale, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians. The role delivers prescribed radiation therapy while observing patient and personnel safety, preparing treatment rooms and equipment, monitoring patients, maintaining treatment records, and providing clinical supervision to students. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) is required.
• Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT) is required.
• All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and must be received annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in radiological technology or equivalent; preferred, and some certifications require a bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree; preferred.
• Experience in radiologic technology; preferred.
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy; preferred.
• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking the prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
• Explain procedures to patients, including how to communicate during treatment and the basic treatment process.
• Deliver the prescribed daily dose while observing radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
• Prepare the room and equipment according to the prescription or simulation, including immobilization devices; transfer patients to the treatment couch while attending to their special needs.
• Observe patients for unusual reactions and signs or symptoms of developing complications, and report these to the supervisor and department physician.
• Maintain daily treatment records and regularly review patient charts to eliminate errors and ensure blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
• Provide clinical supervision and evaluate students' practical ability to perform procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time