Outpatient Radiation Therapist: Precise Care & Impact

Talented Medical Solutions; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Radiation Therapist (Outpatient) in California to administer ionizing irradiation per prescriptions and physician instructions, while prioritizing patient safety and comfort during treatment.

The role involves verifying patient ID and prescription, explaining procedures, delivering prescribed daily doses with strict radiation safety, maintaining treatment records, and assisting with patient care under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (Preferred)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• Experience in radiologic technology (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Delivers 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.
• 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 records and reviews patient charts.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.

Skills

Radiation therapy knowledge

Patient communication

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Radiation Therapist (Outpatient) in California to administer ionizing irradiation per prescriptions and physician instructions, while prioritizing patient safety and comfort during treatment.

The role involves verifying patient ID and prescription, explaining procedures, delivering prescribed daily doses with strict radiation safety, maintaining treatment records, and assisting with patient care under supervision.