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Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Adventist Health

#BLS #CPR #Patient Care #Student Supervision #Record Maintenance #Radiation Oncology #Hospital Setting #Radiologic Technology #Radiation Therapist

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The therapist administers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by verifying prescriptions, identifying patients, explaining procedures, and delivering the daily dose while observing radiation safety measures. Essential functions also include preparing the room and equipment, observing patients for adverse reactions, and maintaining detailed treatment records.

Requirements summary

Required qualifications include certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT). A Bachelor's degree in radiological technology or equivalent is preferred, along with experience in radiologic technology.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeRecord KeepingChart ReviewClinical SupervisionRadiation SafetyEquipment PreparationRadiation TherapyPatient ObservationPatient IdentificationImmobilization DevicesIonizing Irradiation AdministrationDiagnosis Chart CheckingDaily Dose Delivery

Job description

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907.
We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas.
The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary: Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.
Job Requirements: Education and Work 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 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 ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required Essential Functions: 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.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

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