Radiation Therapist

5 months ago

Oroville, United States Oroville Hospital Full time
Job #: 9381

Job Category: Radiation Oncology

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Facility:

Department: Radiation Oncology

Pay Range: $52.00/hr. - $69.90/hr.

Open Date: 03.14.24

Close Date:

Qualifications:
  • 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
Job Details:
Start Date:

Open Until Filled.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure
  • 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
Knowledge/Experience
  • 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
Duties &
Responsibilities:

Job Summary

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.

Patients Served

This position is responsible for the following age groups of patients: adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Duties
  • 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
Other Info:

Functional Demands

Work area is well lighted and ventilated. Regularly exposed to the risks of blood borne and airborne diseases. Contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to noise, chemicals, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Wears personal protective equipment as required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, or controls; each with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods, occasionally required to sit, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch.

Generally lifting objects not more than 25 lbs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 lbs.

Job Posted:

03/14/2024