Radiation Therapist (Outpatient)-Lodi-CA-18980-Pay Negotiable

Radiation Therapist (Outpatient)

Job Summary

Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.

Education & 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 (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT) (Required)
• ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) (Required)
• Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT) (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Preferred)
• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities
• 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.