Senior Radiation Therapist Full Time, Day Shift
Adventist Health•Glendale, CA
•$61 - $84•Onsite
About The Position
Assists with dosimetric calculations, treatment planning, quality assurance and data input into system. Provides radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Assists the department director in the day-to-day operations of the department. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
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
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in radiation oncology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Three years' radiation therapy experience: Preferred
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: 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.
Benefits
- up to $12,000 Hiring Incentive for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
