Radiation Therapist

Sutter Health•Santa Barbara, CA

20d•$65 - $85

About The Position

Radiation Therapist – Full Time 📍 Santa Barbara, CA We’re excited to share a full-time Radiation Therapist opening in beautiful Santa Barbara, California! Many of our team members live in nearby Oxnard and Ventura, where you get the best of both worlds—mountains and beaches. Position Details Full time, 40 hours per week Day shift, Monday–Friday Excellent opportunity for new graduates as well as experienced therapists We offer a large, diverse, and highly collaborative culture where communication and teamwork are valued. Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program
ARRT - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic Technologists
RHTT-Therapeutic Radiologic Technology by the Radiologic Health Branch OR RHA-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiologic Technology by the Radiologic Health Branch
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2 years recent relevant experience
General knowledge of radiation therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
Capable of performing routine radiation treatment and simulations as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Competently performs routine and specialized radiation treatments in accordance with the treatment plan developed by the physician.
Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.