Radiation Therapist - Linear Accelerator - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Days - Part Time - 20 Hour/Week - Intra-Unit Only

Sharp HealthCare • Chula Vista, CA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs procedures, setups, simulations, and prescribed treatments under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, or Lead Radiation Therapist to provide the highest level of care to Radiation Oncology patients. This position is open to current Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Linear Accelerator employees only.

Requirements

• Certified Radiation Therapy (T)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in a JRCERT/CHEA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 Year experience as a Certified Radiation Therapist in a physician's office or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, setups, simulations, and prescribed treatments under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, or Lead Radiation Therapist.
• Initiates supplies necessary for treatments.
• Assists in maintenance of inventory in the clinical area.
• Assists in continuous quality improvement.
• Reports equipment failure to supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness.
• Accurately charges billing for procedures.
• Demonstrates an orderly and logical approach to resource utilization.
• Consistently utilizes time management skills to improve efficiency/effectiveness ratio.
• Recognizes external factors and positively adjusts to change.
• Readily and willing adjusts to changes in the work environment.
• Interprets and performs prescribed treatment plan.
• Maintains pre-treatment and treatment records: for simple dose-calculations as required.
• Operates simulator/mold and treatment equipment.
• Assists in preparation of weekly chart rounds.
• Maintains daily treatment schedules.
• Fabricates immobilization/positioning and treatment devices, i.e. molds, Vaclocs, and masks.
• Assists MD with treatment simulation and use of immobilization molds.
• Photographs patients for documentation purposes.
• Physician's orders are correctly interpreted 90-95% of the time.
• Reviewed annually for proficiency in treating adult and geriatric cancer patients.
• Ability to provide simple dose calculations for emergency setups.
• Patient satisfaction achieves oncology service-wide target.
• Demonstrates initiative and teamwork.
• Follows instructions and works with minimal supervision; complies with work schedules and deadlines.
• Consistently exerts positive energy to identify, recommend, and participate in problem resolution, in an objective manner.
• Participates in a pro-active manner, in both identifying concerns and offering solutions.
• Including the following meetings: Body Mechanics, Disaster Procedures, Fire, Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Infection Control.

Benefits

• The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree