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Radiation Therapy Tech

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

#Healthcare #Diagnostic Imaging #Patient Safety #Nuclear Medicine #Acute Care #Treatment Planning #ARRT #Clinical Procedures #Oncology

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The Radiation Therapy Technologist performs diagnostic imaging and delivers prescribed radiation therapy treatments while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They are responsible for operating complex equipment, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Registered Technologist certification in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography and possess AHA Basic Life Support certification. A minimum of one year of radiation therapy experience and completion of a JRCERT-approved program are required.

professional certificateRecord KeepingPatient CareCPRSafety ProtocolsBasic Life SupportPatient PositioningRadiation OncologyRadiation TherapyAnatomyFluoroscopyDiagnostic ImagingImaging Equipment Operation

Job description

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located.
Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health.
It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.
Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
One Community.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Radiation Tech, you will perform diagnostic imaging procedures, producing high-quality images for accurate diagnosis and treatment, operating complex equipment while ensuring patient safety.Every day, you will interact with patients, explain procedures, position them correctly, and monitor their well-being.
You will also maintain records, adhere to safety protocols, and collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal care.To be successful, you need exceptional technical proficiency, understanding of anatomy and imaging, and compassionate patient care.
Responsible for technical knowledge of Radiation Oncology.
Responsible for upkeeping all stock and par levels in the Radiation Oncology.
Delivers the prescribed planned course of Radiation Therapy accurately with minimal supervision.
Checks prescription, diagnosis, and patient identification.
Reinforces the Radiation Oncologist's advice to the patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, shield size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.
Transfers patient safely to treatment couch by physically assisting them, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc.
Checks daily treatment, monitors unit setting, and delivers prescribed dose.
Job Requirements Required Registered Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technology or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist AHA Basic Life Support - CPR Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA Fire Safety, within 90 Days and Preferred Other Completion of JRCERT-approved program in Radiation Therapy Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapy experience Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist: CA or Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Radiation Therapy Tech

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