Radiation Therapist

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0.0 FTE Part time Day - 08 Hour R2546744 Onsite  Rad Therapy Cancer Ctr Rad Onc SBCC Allied Health SAN JOSE, 2589 Samaritan Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

May be assigned to multiple locations.

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. Explore our careers page to find your next opportunity!

• 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.
• Administer innovative treatment, such as total skin and total body therapy utilizing advanced machines like View Ray, Refle Xion, Cyberknife, IORT, Varian True Beam with Vision RT, and soon Proton Therapy System.
• Participate in clinical trials in partnership with Stanford School of Medicine to be at the forefront of new treatments and methods of treating cancer.
• Research based facilities within an academic university medical center.
• Be Part of a Tight Knit Team:
  Out 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.
• Opportunities to Grow:
  Allied Health professionals in Radiation Therapy have access to:
• Working in Radiation Therapy at Stanford Health Care involves utilizing a diverse range of cutting-edge treatment machines, such as the Refflexioin system, which is a PET image-based machine and View Ray treatment device, Cyberknife, Intraoperative Radiation Therapy, Brachytherapy, and soon-to-come Proton System.
• Advanced knowledge through ongoing onsite and webinar trainings.
• Explore opportunities in dosimetry, education, research, and leadership.
• Participate in quality committees and process improvement projects to establish standards of best practice.

Characteristics to be successful in the role:
One who demonstrates qualities such as being patient
-centric, compassionate, respectful, adaptable to change, self-motivated, dedicated, and capable of multitasking in a dynamic environment. These characteristics not only contribute to individual success but also enhance team-building and collaborative efforts within the Radiation Therapy Department at Stanford Health Care.

A Brief Overview

Radiation Therapists are skilled, state- licensed technologists that provide radiation therapy as prescribed by a Radiologist or Oncologist, according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. 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…