Radiotherapy Aide, Radiation Oncology, Full-Time, Days

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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. 

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$59.89 - $89.83

Work Shift:

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

The Radiation Therapist Aide serves as an important member of the oncology care team by helping ensure patients are prepared for treatment procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality, safety standards, and excellent customer service. This position is responsible for (but not limited to) treatment room preparation and turnaround, assisting on-treatment patients, coordinating schedules & transportation, stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness and organization of clinical areas, and assisting with non-clinical duties to support workflow and patient comfort. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, and sensitivity to the needs of oncology patients and their families.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience

• At least two years of full-time medical care.

Licenses & Certifications

• Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant

Prerequisite Skills

• Function effectively and multi-task in a fast-paced medical environment.
• Possess exceptional inter-personal skills in order to connect with patients, as well as successfully interact with colleagues, physicians, and staff.
• Work relatively independently on prioritizing job responsibilities and managing patient flow through the clinic.
• Attention to detail and demonstration of follow through.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of medical databases and computers.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) beneficial.

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific)

Ages 18-90+ 

• (X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year
• (X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
• (X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
• (X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
• (X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
• (X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
• (X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
• (X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
• (X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):
Employees in this position have access to protected health information.  The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records.  This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities:
Essential Duties (Not Modifiable)

• Assist in the preparation and turnaround of both linear accelerator treatment rooms (plus CT and Orthovoltage rooms as needed) to reduce delays and maintain efficiency. 
• Assist therapists with patient positioning preparation under direct supervision. 
• Escort patients to/from treatment and waiting rooms.
• Upload documentation/photographs from procedures as needed by therapy team.
• Prepare charts, labels, or treatment-related paperwork as directed.
• Prepare and cut electron blocks.
• Assist in morning QA procedures with measurements reviewed by supervisor or physicist.
• Schedule Nurse Teaches, CT Simulation, and transportation for upcoming patients and coordinate with other hospital departments when needed. 
• Schedule upcoming on-treatment patients.
• Manage treatment machine schedules as instructed by supervisor. 
• Review daily and weekly billing procedures.
• Assist with clinic upkeep, supply ordering/inventory, and ensuring linen is stocked throughout all treatment rooms.
• Answer phones in a clear and professional manner. Return phone calls promptly.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Secondary Duties (Modifiable)

• Assist other team members in Rad Oncology if needed.

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or

TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org

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C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

 

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

 

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

 

Equal Employment:

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.