Radiation Therapist I, Palo Alto - $20K Sign-On Bonus

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

19d • $69 - $91 • Onsite

About The Position

Radiation Therapists are state-licensed technologists who provide radiation therapy as prescribed by a Radiologist or Oncologist and according to established practices and standards. The role may involve reviewing prescriptions and diagnoses; coordinating with physicians and supportive care personnel; preparing immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; maintaining records; and assisting with dosimetry procedures and tumor localization. Treatment may use external-beam radiation or internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy).

This posting covers all Radiation Therapist classifications. Level I is entry level; Levels II–IV are based on career-ladder criteria, technical proficiency, and experience. A voluntary career ladder offers opportunities for advancement based on expertise and contributions to the institution and profession.

The therapist delivers prescribed treatments and patient simulations, explains procedures, responds to patient concerns, observes and reports treatment reactions or deviations, reinforces education, and documents treatment accurately. The role also includes reviewing treatment and simulation billing documentation, maintaining a safe treatment environment, checking and calibrating equipment as needed, and supporting patients, families, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers. The team treats adult and pediatric patients, veterans, and BMT patients, and works with advanced radiation therapy technologies in an academic medical center setting.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ARRT-RTT certification.
• California Radiation Therapist (CA-RTT) license/certification.
• Knowledge of modern radiation therapy equipment and systems, including simulation, imaging, and treatment procedures.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and patient positioning for prescribed treatment.
• Knowledge of safety and quality-control principles and methods.
• Knowledge of training, coaching, and mentoring techniques.
• Knowledge of scheduling and billing procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and knowledge in assessing and treating patients.
• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and instruct Radiation Therapists and support staff, and to plan, assign, and review their work.
• Ability to keep current with developments in clinical practice.
• Ability to assume responsibility for department projects and initiatives, including safety, training, continuing education, performance, and quality improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain cooperative, productive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in pursuing career development in dosimetry, education, research, or leadership.
• Interest in participating in quality committees and process-improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation treatments and perform patient simulations according to written prescriptions, treatment plans, and Radiation Oncologist orders.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients and families, refer medical questions to appropriate personnel, and respond effectively to patient concerns.
• Follow department protocols and safety procedures; recognize and report deviations from prescribed treatment delivery to the Operations Manager.
• Observe patients for expected and unexpected reactions and communicate findings to appropriate staff.
• Reinforce patient education and side-effect management information and report non-compliance to medical or nursing staff.
• Accurately document treatment records and review treatment and simulation billing documentation daily for accuracy and completeness in coordination with radiation oncology coders.
• Maintain a caring, supportive atmosphere for patients, families, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers.
• Maintain a safe and orderly treatment room, assess setup problems, check safety controls and devices daily, and report problems to the Manager-Radiation Therapy.
• Perform equipment warm-up and calibration checks as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation eligibility
• Ongoing onsite and webinar training
• Career development opportunities in dosimetry, education, research, and leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed