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Radiation Therapist (Outpatient) - Full Time

Adventist Health

#BLS #CPR #E-Verify #Outpatient #Radiation Safety #Patient Charts #Clinical Supervision #Cancer Care #Radiation Therapist

Quick overview

The primary duty involves administering the prescribed course of ionizing irradiation to patients according to physician instructions, which includes preparing the room and equipment, explaining procedures, and delivering the daily dose while observing safety measures. Responsibilities also include monitoring patients for unusual reactions, reporting complications, and maintaining detailed records of daily treatments and patient charts.

Requirements summary

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

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient MonitoringRecord KeepingBLS CertificationChart ReviewClinical SupervisionRadiation SafetyRadiation TherapyPatient IdentificationTreatment PreparationImmobilization DevicesIonizing Irradiation AdministrationDiagnosis Chart CheckingAART-T ComplianceFluoroscopy Permit Knowledge

Job description

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952.
We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas.
Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries.
The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.
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) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: 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 Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: 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.

Radiation Therapist (Outpatient) - Full Time

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