Lead Radiation Therapist

Kaiser Permanente

Roseville, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Customer Support/Service, Disease Transmission, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fluoroscopy, High School Diploma, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Patient Education, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Control, Radiation Safety, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Record Keeping, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Support, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Roseville, CA

POSTED

14 days ago

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director. Leads the activities of staff therapists and may maintain a regular schedule on the CT/SIM or treatment machines. Resolution management of treatment set-ups and provides quality control. Verbally communicates with patients, staff therapists, physicians and Director. Monitors workflow. Provides technical support to staff. Assists with monthly scheduling of therapists. Assists physician with daily chart rounds. Operates all radiation therapy equipment, sets-up and treats patients as per physician prescription, maintains patient treatment records, provides instruction to patients, practices radiation safety principles, practices sterile technique and maintains assigned work area. Performs other duties as assigned. Sets a professional standard for staff therapists. Satisfaction of the Lead Radiation Therapist requirements plus the need for the performance of duties, including supervision responsibility required of the position, as determined by the Employer, which includes directing, checking, reviewing, assigning, organizing and coordinating the work of Radiation Therapists and students, and the responsibility for training and reporting on the work performance of those assigned Radiation Therapists and students. Essential Responsibilities: Operates all CT/SIM and treatment equipment including linear accelerators and high dose rate after loading machine. Performs morning check and warm-up of CT/SIM and/or accelerators. Operates treatment machines as well as all patient support assemblies as well as Record and Verify system. Treats patients with prescribed mode, energy, dose, and monitor units/treatment time as prescribed by physician. Performs patient set-ups as per physician prescription and according to Department Policies and Procedures. Participates in a team approach to giving radiation treatments. Maintains treatment records, schedules patient treatments and provides patient instructions. Makes patient set-up devices, immobilization devices, and radiation field-shaping blocks. Prepares patient treatment chart. Exhibits standards of professional behavior appropriate to the age-specific needs of each patient. Protects patients, staff, visitors, and self from unnecessary radiation exposure or injury. Prevents transmission of infectious disease through adherence to infection control practices. Maintains good verbal and written communication skills and works collaboratively with all staff members. Exhibits excellent customer service skills. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility. Grade: 925 Basic Qualifications: Experience Three (3) years recent and relevant experience required in patient treatment using various radiation therapy equipment; four (4) years preferred. Operate all radiation therapy equipment and planning equipment. Excellent customer service skills Team oriented. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Current BLS Required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment Education + High School Diploma/GED. Graduate from an Accredited Radiation Therapy Program. Current CRT/ARRT Certificate and. Graduate from an Accredited Radiation Therapy Program. Current BLS Required. California Fluoroscopy license (required for areas where fluoroscopy is performed by the therapist for patient diagnosing). License, Certification, Registration + Certified Radiologic Technologist - Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California) + Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California) + Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: Preferred Qualifications: + Use of record and verify system and multi-leaf collimators. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Lead Radiation Therapist LOCATION: Roseville, California REQNUMBER: 1429072 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1945

WEBSITE

http://www.kp.org/careers

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