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Radiation Therapist (Outpatient) – Radiation Oncology
Talented Medical Solutions
Contract – In-Office | Glendale, CA, United States
Day Shift, 5 8s , 15 weeks, 1 year of experience.
Job Summary
Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
Master's Degree: Preferred
Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT): Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred
ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required
Essential Functions
Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician and maintains a variety of records, including records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Worksite address
glendale, CA, 91222, US
Who can apply
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