Radiotherapy Technologist, Radiation Oncology, Per Diem, Days (M-F)

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

What We Offer
MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws. 

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide high quality, professional and compassionate radiation therapy to adult patients, as directed by a Radiation Oncologist. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Required:  A.S. degree from an accredited radiation therapy technology program. Strongly Preferred:  B.A. or B.S. degree or above 

EXPERIENCE

• 3 or more years RTT experience in a progressive radiation oncology department. 

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Ability to accurately follow instructions and work professionally with or without supervision
• Excellent communication skills to work clearly and effectively with patients, physicians, and staff
• Knowledge of technical procedures in the department and the ability to carry out procedures in an accurate, safe, and efficient manner
• Ability to follow instruction and follow documented procedures
• Ability to input computer data in an accurate and efficient manner
• Knowledge comparable to college-level instruction courses in anatomy, physiology, universal precautions, sterile procedure, occupational/radiation safety, mathematics, physics and medical terminology
• Ability to operate treatment equipment
• Familiarization with current theory and practice and new developments in radiation therapy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift and position adult patients for radiation procedures
• Ability to lift and position treatment blocks up to 30 lbs
• Visual acuity to observe patient skin markings
• Ability to accurately assess patient condition for ongoing treatment
• Ability to learn new technology and procedures 

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• CRT/ARRT certifications and State of
  California RTT license.  Requirement is updated to maintain compliance with ARRT certification requirement
• Possession of BLS-HP (Basic Life Support, Healthcare Provider) certificate as required by Hospital policy 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments as prescribed
• Performs radiation therapy treatment planning for accurate simulation
• Performs patient set-up and CT scan for radiation therapy treatment planning purposes, as needed
• Assesses patient status during direct patient interaction, and makes appropriate referrals to various health care team members
• Performs billing activities for treatment procedures for treatment, devices, and simulation, and completes QA of billing for technical procedures
• Prepares for treatment delivery, including chart/film checks, room set-up, calculations, electronic medical record (MOSAIQ) check, treatment calendar (including programming port films etc.)
• Formulate patient treatment schedules on treatment machines—on paper and on MOSAIQ
• Makes treatment devices as needed
• Train new employees, including locum tenens on machines and be responsible for set-up in rooms
• Oversee students’ introduction to department and use of equipment

SECONDARY (modifiable)

• Other duties as assigned

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law.  The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications.  This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position.  Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy.  Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.

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