Radiation Therapist 7640 #9326

Oroville Hospital•Oroville, CA

21d•$60 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist coordinates, plans, and administers high quality and comprehensive age/disease appropriate radiotherapy to oncology patients of all age groups by utilizing equipment, computers, and established techniques to ensure positive patient experience. Demonstrating radiation safety standards with patient and staff members is essential while following the code of ethics and practice standards set by the ASRT and ARRT. This position is responsible for the following age groups of patients: adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Satisfactory completion of formal Radiation Therapy training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from The American Heart Association or The American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers
Radiation Therapist must be able to work proficiently with Varian machines utilizing the latest treatment techniques including 3D Conformal, IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT.
Ability to work independently and manage scheduling of all areas to include simulation and treatment
Extensive CT/Simulation experience in all areas of radiation therapy to include immobilization fabrication
Experience with clinical set ups and contours
Coordinate all aspects of treatment with different departments to include Physician/Physics/Dosimetry
Ability to understand dosimetry plans and calculations
Excellent computer skills related to basic office, record and verify, and EMR
High confidence level
Excellent patient care skills—must be able to access patient's needs and use good judgment for requesting medical attention
Must have good communication skills
Must be self-motivated with the ability to assess different situations and implement suggestions or changes as needed
Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity to patients, family and significant others of all ages

Responsibilities

Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others
Maintain records, reports, or files required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients reaction
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with long- term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician
Performs other duties as assigned