Per Diem Radiation Therapist - Clinical Radiotherapy Expert

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF is seeking a Radiation Therapist under direct supervision to perform radiotherapy and hyperthermia procedures, prepare patients, document treatments, and collaborate with staff across campuses as assigned.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school, California licensure in Therapeutic Radiology, ARRT certification, and experience with Megavoltage, IORT, HDR, brachytherapy and hyperthermia, plus strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school.
• Licensure by the state of California in therapeutic radiology.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in therapeutic radiology.

Responsibilities

• Set up patient for treatment and position appropriately.
• Document treatment in EMR and related records.
• Perform TIME OUT procedures and check required documents prior to treatment.
• Place reference markings on patient if needed and verify imaging requirements.
• Maintain safety and comply with policies and procedures; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Megavoltage machines

Supervoltage machines

Orthovoltage machines

Simulation procedures

IORT

HDR brachytherapy

Hyperthermia procedures

Independent judgment

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Accredited radiation therapy program

Job description

UCSF is seeking a Radiation Therapist under direct supervision to perform radiotherapy and hyperthermia procedures, prepare patients, document treatments, and collaborate with staff across campuses as assigned.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school, California licensure in Therapeutic Radiology, ARRT certification, and experience with Megavoltage, IORT, HDR, brachytherapy and hyperthermia, plus strong communication and teamwork.