Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Radiation Therapist

Freestanding Radiation Oncology practice in Rancho Mirage, CA is seeking a full-time staff Radiation Therapist. Responsible for performing the accurate delivery of prescribed ionizing therapeutic radiation under the direction of Radiation Oncologists, using a variety of complex techniques and equipment. Ensures the ability to obtain and interpret information while considering each patient’s specific needs and coordinates key information through documentation and oral communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.

• Accurately deliver and record a planned course of radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist.
• Maintain daily records and document technical details of treatment administered in Aria.
• Determines the impact of therapeutic interventions on the patient’s condition and recognizes the patient’s progress towards meeting the desired outcomes.
• Perform and document the simulation and/or localization and treatment planning required for the preparation of the delivery of radiation therapy treatments utilizing unit-based protocols, policies and procedures.
• Performs simulations procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts to delineate the treatment isocenter, field borders, CT marks, etc.
• Monitors patients’ clinical progress and withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to physicians or nursing staff for appropriate intervention.
• Operation of the therapeutic equipment, proper patient positioning, monitoring of the patient during procedure and related clerical duties.
• Performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures.
• Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to physicians, physics, department lead, etc.
• Adhere to strict radiation safety guidelines.
• Assists in training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients and families with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Meets and adheres to internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, plus strategic goals.
• Accurately completes and charts all simulation and treatment summaries, reports and documentations.
• Participates in efforts to improve the performance of the radiation oncology service and organization. Provides physicians and other clinical leaders with information on issues that pertain to patient safety, opportunities to improve outcomes in care and improvements in systems and processes.
• Expected behaviors include:

· Able to work and be on time

· Able to follow Company’ rules, policy and procedures

· Able to follow directions from supervisor

· Able to perform all other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

· Graduate of accredited school of Radiation Therapy

· Active license from the State of California as a Radiation Therapist

· Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)

· Current certification for basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

2+ years of Experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand ordination. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• 401(k) participation and Company Matching.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Life insurance
• Paid time off