RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST

Radiation Therapist

The team member we are searching for will administer radiation treatments prescribed by a physician for the cure and palliation of disease.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists physician during the planning and simulation phase by positioning patient utilizing appropriate patient immobilization devices such as a head rest, casts, and straps, as directed by physician, and taking radiographs for the study.
• Prepares for therapy, following physician's instructions by setting machine controls for amount of radiation, placing proper molds, casts, and preformed radiation shields in position, implementing change in treatment set up and orienting patient's body position by adjusting the unit head to known points or using a computer with patient's profile.
• Conducts therapy using a full range of conventional radiation therapy equipment for both superficial and deep-seated lesions, by turning on machine and observing patient.
• Studies physician's therapy instructions which include such elements as number and frequency of treatments, patient's body position, machine angles and radiation dose.
• Uses Varian computer program, Aria to chart a patient's progress, schedule, and store all treatment data. Uses Cerner Orchid to chart, bill, retrieve necessary patient data.
• Inputs patient body profile and dose and treatment angles into a computer; adjusts controls to obtain visual scope display and selects for printing and physician's review a treatment configuration based on established safe radiation parameters for various organs.
• Elicits cooperation of patients and attempts to lessen anxiety through all sessions by explaining treatment procedures and reinforcing instructions to be followed in machine therapy.
• Assures machine accuracy by daily calibration tests which consist of setting the machine controls at a fixed radiation level, directing the radiation on an ion chamber to measure radiation output, and checking various gauges against predetermined criteria.
• Reports all equipment inaccuracies to a physicist or supervisor based on calibration or control tests.
• Uses ultrasound machine to determine bladder volume is sufficient for treatment. Performs pre-treatment checklists to verify a patient's treatment is ready to be delivered.
• Fabricates lead shield blocks, using a physician-drawn outline on X-ray film of the patient's body as a guide, by forming a plastic mold block and pouring molten metal into the block.
• Demonstrates, for residents and trainees, the techniques and procedures of patient positioning, fabrication and placement of casts, molds, and metal shields, simulators and programmed equipment.
• Removes bandages from diseased areas and applies clean dressings after treatment; checks patient for characteristic evidence of skin reaction to radiation and informs the physician.
• Conducts formal classroom lectures on equipment and therapy technology as directed.

Requirements

Requirements to qualify: Certification* in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology issued by the California Department of Public Health's Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB).

Physical Class: 3 – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Special Requirement Information: To receive credit for certifications, include a legible copy of the certifications when filing your online application, or email within seven (7) calendar days of filing to the exam analyst, Christina Tadeo, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Documents should show the name of issuing agency, title, date of issuance and expiration of the certification. Please note, applications submitted without the required active certifications will be considered incomplete until such information is provided to the exam analyst via email within seven (7) calendar days from filing the application. The original certificate (active and unrestricted) is required to be presented during the recruitment process and prior to appointment.

Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Active certification recognized by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
• Active certification in Radiation Therapy conferred by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Work experiences as a Radiation Therapy Technologist.

Additional Information

Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information: Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the register accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the LA Health Services as they occur.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Available Shift: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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