Radiation Therapist; Outpatient- Radiation Oncology

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.

Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.

• 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

• 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.

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.