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Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Company

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Address , Irvine, Ca
Employment type
Salary $48.17 - $74.06 an hour
Expires 2023-06-10
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Salary Range: $48.1700 - $74.0600 /hour
The Radiation Therapist performs localization of tumors under the direction of the physician, participates in treatment planning, and delivers high doses of ionizing radiation treatment to patients in accordance with prescription and instructions from Radiation Oncologists.
  • Ensures quality of block fabrication.
  • Provides information to patient and patient’s family about radiation therapy procedures as well as proper skin care, diet, and self-care procedures as needed.
  • Verifies treatment plan and the mathematical accuracy of the prescription and daily treatment summary.
  • This role ensures all protocols and best practices are followed prior to and during the delivery of treatment and evaluates the patient daily for any untoward effects, reactions and therapeutic responses.
  • Participates in decisions about appropriate simulation techniques and treatment positions.
  • Determines when to withhold treatment until a physician is contacted as well as the course of action in an emergency or problem situation.
  • Produces quality imaging for optimal viewing results.
  • Independently operates Agility, VersaHD, or TomoHD (to include warm-up, shut down, and machine operations).
  • Adheres to all radiation safety rules and minimizes patient exposure during CT imaging procedures.
  • On-call coverage as assigned.
  • Participate in the continuous quality improvement process.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains electronic documentation of quality assurance activities (chart rounds), procedures, and results in accordance with guidelines.

Education and Experience
  • Required Associate’s Degree, Preferred Bachelor’s Degree.

License Required
  • Licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy or equivalent as recognized by the ARRT
  • Licensed by the California Department of Health Services as a Radiologic Technologist (Therapeutic)

Certifications Required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS), approved by the American Heart Association