Radiation Therapy Tech

University of California System•Orange, CA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent is responsible for daily patient treatments & procedures in the linear accelerator, NOMOS, and simulator rooms of Radiation Oncology. Incumbent is responsible for the daily scheduling of patients to ensure an efficient use of the available time slots. Schedules and takes port films on all patients, reviews results with physicians, documents findings, and makes necessary corrections. Responsible for reviewing treatment plan, dosimetry and treatment chart before initial patient treatment. Responsible for the correct operation of radiation therapy equipment, automatic film processors and quality control equipment. Responsible for daily documentation of patient treatment. Responsible for accurate billing of patient. Responsible for notifying physician of any concerns in regard to patient condition during treatment course. Responsible for notifying physicist of any equipment problems in a timely manner. Maintains films and medical records, including purging of files. Carries out and records orders as required by physician prescriptions.

Requirements

Proven ability to safely and accurately operate radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must possess ARRT/CRT in Radiation Therapy
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated knowledge of radiation oncology procedures, radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation protection, anatomy and positioning
Current BLS certification
Ability to work "on-call" rotation
Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to safely and accurately operate the radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers
Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Experience in computer informatics/networking associated with radiation oncology practices
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese

Responsibilities

daily patient treatments & procedures in the linear accelerator, NOMOS, and simulator rooms of Radiation Oncology
daily scheduling of patients to ensure an efficient use of the available time slots
Schedules and takes port films on all patients, reviews results with physicians, documents findings, and makes necessary corrections
reviewing treatment plan, dosimetry and treatment chart before initial patient treatment
correct operation of radiation therapy equipment, automatic film processors and quality control equipment
daily documentation of patient treatment
accurate billing of patient
notifying physician of any concerns in regard to patient condition during treatment course
notifying physicist of any equipment problems in a timely manner
maintains films and medical records, including purging of files
carries out and records orders as required by physician prescriptions