What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist - Full Time - Day Shift position at Adventist Health?
Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
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 [R.T.(T)(ARRT)] and applicable State Certification of Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (TRT): 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
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
- 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:
Adventist Health 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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