Job description

A privately owned Cancer Center located in Irvine, CA is looking for a full-time radiation therapist. Great work-life balance, early shifts, no weekend, no on-call, friendly staff, end of year bonus opportunity.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with a specialty in Radiation Therapy
• Certified Radiation Therapist from the ARRT
• California state license

Job Requirements/Skills

• Skilled professional with a solid foundation in human anatomy and physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics and radiation safety.
• Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
• Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.
• Compliance with medical requirements including: current TB screen, or Chest X-ray if proof of positive TB screen

Essential Functions

• Obtain patient history, explain procedure to patient, address patient’s concerns, and follow established pretreatment policy and procedure.
• Prepare patient and arrange immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning for treatment.
• Safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines.
• Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific area/body part, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
• Monitor the patient’s physical condition during and after the treatment; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or radiologist.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient, visitors and staff.
• Educate and reassure patient and significant others by answering questions regarding treatment, treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including computerized documentation. Documentation to include equipment settings, dose of radiation used for each treatment, total amount of radiation used to date, area treated, and patient’s reaction.
• Assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization as needed.
• Utilize sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization
• Maintain stock supplies and assist administrators in determining quantities for purchase; perform general office duties such as delivering and retrieving patient records, recording procedure codes for billing purposes, typing forms, and scheduling patients.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of the company, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling, constant/repetitive standing
• Normal, correctable vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately discern color
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ARRT Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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