PRN Radiation Therapist

This position is located at South Bay Radiation Oncology, 959 Lane Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91914. Our providers are affiliated with UC-San Diego Health System.

About the role

Radiation Therapy ensures the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to a patient's tumor using a linear accelerator machine. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment, according to established practices and standards. This is a PRN (as needed) opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.
• Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.
• Simulate patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.
• Display professional conduct essential to the well being of the radiation oncology patient.
• Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
• Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.
• Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.
• Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.
• Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• ARRT Board certified, preferred.
• Two years clinical experience in similar setting, preferred.

Pay

Anticipated hourly range: $51.20 - $73 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.