Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy

Relief Radiation Therapist

Stanford is a destination for complex cases using state of the art technology and advanced treatment. At Stanford Health Care, we see our allied health practitioners as critical contributors to our pioneering services. Working at the heart of medicine, we invite you to bring your very best to our team. Whether you're a Radiation Therapist, Physicist Assistant, Dosimetrist, Patient Admin Specialist, or one of dozens of other specialties, there's a place for your talents here. Changing the Future of the Radiation Therapy: Radiation Therapists serve patient populations including Adults, Pediatrics, Veterans, and BMT amongst others. Our Allied Health team members serve on the front lines with opportunities to:

Treat local, national, and international patients.

Participate in clinical trials in partnership with the Stanford School of Medicine to be at the forefront of new treatments and methods of treating cancer.

Work in research based facilities within an academic university medical center.

Be Part of a Tight Knit Team: Our departments foster a close-knit, collaborative, and supportive culture to deliver top-tier care to our patients and we take pride in the quality of work shaping the healing process for patients and their families. The Radiation Therapy team values professionalism, patient-centric care, and mutually support both within and outside their roles.

Radiation Therapists are skilled, state-licensed technologists that provide radiation therapy as prescribed by a Radiologist or Oncologist, according to established practices and standards. acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Radiation Therapists are skilled, trained and state-licensed technologists that use radiation for cancer treatment that may come from (1) a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy) or (2) from radioactive material placed in the body near tumor cells (internal radiation therapy or brachytherapy).

Delivers treatment to patients and/or performs patient simulations according to written prescriptions, treatment plans, and orders provided by the Radiation Oncologist. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel. Provides safety in patient care through the consistent practice of department protocols, policies and procedures for treatment administration. Recognizes deviations from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Operations Manager.

Reinforces patient education/side-effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff.

Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records.

Displays a thorough understanding of radiation oncology billing and coding. Reviews treatment/simulation documentation and billing on a daily basis for accuracy and completeness and works closely with radiation oncology coders.

Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients and their families, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis.

Maintains a safe and orderly patient treatment room. Checks safety controls and devices in the treatment room daily and reports problems to the Manager-Radiation Therapy. Performs warm up and calibration checks of equipment, as necessary.

Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures involved in the operation of modern radiation therapy equipment and systems including simulation, imaging, and treatment procedures

Knowledge of principles and methods to ensure safety and quality control

Knowledge of training, coaching and mentoring techniques

Knowledge of scheduling and billing procedures

Ability to direct, lead, coach, and instruct Radiation Therapists and support staff as well as plan, assign and review work performed by them

Ability to assume responsibility for department projects and initiatives, such as safety, training, continuing education, performance and quality improvement

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SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Generally starting at $74.73 - $99.04 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Stanford Health Care