Radiation Therapist - Linear Accelerator - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Days - Per Diem

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Responsibilities

Performs procedures, setups, simulations, and prescribed treatments under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, or Lead Radiation Therapist to provide the highest level of care to Radiation Oncology patients.
Required Qualifications
Certified Radiation Therapy (T)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

1 Year experience as a Certified Radiation Therapist in a physician's office or hospital setting.

Other Qualification Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal training program in a JRCERT/CHEA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent. - Required

Essential Functions

Demonstrates initiative and teamwork

Follows instructions and works with minimal supervision; complies with work schedules and deadlines. Consistently exerts positive energy to identify, recommend, and participate in problem resolution, in an objective manner.

Department improvement

Participates in a pro-active manner, in both identifying concerns and offering solutions. Including the following meetings: Body Mechanics, Disaster Procedures, Fire, Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Infection Control.

General support

Initiate supplies necessary for treatments.

Assist in maintenance of inventory in clinical area.

Assist in continuous quality improvement.

Report equipment failure to supervisor.

Maintains cleanliness.

Accurately charges billing for procedures.

Meeting attendance

Demonstrates an orderly and logical approach to resource utilization.

Consistently utilizes time management skills to improve efficiency/ effectiveness ratio.

Recognizes external factors and positively adjusts to change. Readily and willing adjusts to changes in the work environment.

Patient care

Interprets and performs prescribed treatment plan.

Maintains pre-treatment and treatment records: for simple dose-calculations as required.

Operates simulator/mold and treatment equipment.

Assist in preparation of weekly chart rounds.

Maintains daily treatment schedules.

Fabricates immobilization/positioning and treatment devices, i.e.molds Vaclocs, and masks.

Assist MD with treatment simulation and use of immobilization molds.

Photographs patients for documentation purposes.

Physician's orders are correctly interpreted 90-95% of the time.

Reviewed annually for proficiency in treating adult and geriatric cancer patients.

Ability to provide simple dose calculations for emergency setups.

Patient satisfaction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of radiation therapy.

Ability to keep neat, accurate records.

Ability to follow physician's orders.

Effective interpersonal and patient contact skills.

Radiation Therapist - Linear Accelerator - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Days - Per Diem

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