Radiation Oncology Therapist (Sign on Bonus eligible)

About the role

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for various radiotherapy and hyperthermia treatment procedures at a technical level. Responsibilities include setting up patients for treatment, following through on specific treatments, documenting treatment performed, and working with department staff for maximum efficiency of services.

Responsibilities

• Set up patients for treatment
• Follow through on specific treatment procedures
• Document treatment performed
• Work with department staff for maximum efficiency
• May be required to work at other campuses as assigned following Union guidelines for scheduling

Requirements

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Therapeutic Radiology
• Licensure by the state of California in Therapeutic Radiology
• Experience with the use of Megavoltage, supervoltage, and orthovoltage machines
• Knowledge of Simulation procedures, IORT, Radioactive implants, HDR, Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia procedures
• Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school
• Licensure by the state of California in therapeutic radiology and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in therapeutic radiology
• Ability to act independently and exercise appropriate independent judgment regarding set-up or treatment decisions
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a variety of people
• Positive attitude toward teamwork concept essential

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Therapeutic Radiology
• Licensure by the state of California in Therapeutic Radiology
• Experience with the use of Megavoltage, supervoltage, and orthovoltage machines
• Knowledge of Simulation procedures, IORT, Radioactive implants, HDR, Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia procedures
• Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school
• Licensure by the state of California in therapeutic radiology and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in therapeutic radiology
• Ability to act independently and exercise appropriate independent judgment regarding set-up or treatment decisions
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a variety of people
• Positive attitude toward teamwork concept essential

Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude toward teamwork concept

Benefits

Details about benefits are available on the UCSF website: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Pay

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are available on the UCSF website: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html