Radiation Therapist

Kaiser Permanente; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Roseville, California seeks a Radiation Therapist to operate CT/SIM and treatment equipment, set up patients, and ensure precise delivery of prescribed doses. You will maintain treatment records, follow radiation safety standards, and provide patient instruction with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

The role requires CRT/ARRT license and a California Fluoroscopy license where applicable, with duties spanning collaboration across the radiology team and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with ARRT/CRT certification.
• Graduate from an accredited radiation therapy program.
• California Fluoroscopy license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT/SIM and treatment equipment including linear accelerators.
• Set up patients and deliver prescribed radiation therapy per physician.
• Maintain treatment records and ensure infection control and safety.
• Provide patient instruction and maintain excellent customer service.

Skills

Radiation safety

Patient instruction

Team collaboration

Customer service

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CRT/ARRT Certificate

Accredited Radiation Therapy Program graduate

California Fluoroscopy license

Tools

Record and Verify system

Linear accelerators

Radiation therapy equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director and Lead Therapist. Operates all radiation therapy equipment, sets-up and treats patients as per physician prescription, maintains patient treatment records, provides instruction to patients, practices radiation safety principles, practices sterile technique and maintains assigned work area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Include but are not limited to: Operates all CT/SIM and treatment equipment including linear accelerators and high dose rate after loading machine.Performs morning check and warm-up of CT/SIM and/or accelerators. Operates treatment machines as well as all patient support assemblies as well as Record and Verify system. Treats patients with prescribed mode, energy, dose, and monitor units/treatment time as prescribed by a physician. Performs patient set-ups as per physician prescription and according to Department Policies and Procedures. Participates in a team approach to giving radiation treatments. Maintains treatment records, schedules patient treatments and provides patient instructions. Makes patient set-up devices, immobilization devices, and radiation field-shaping blocks. Prepares patient treatment chart. Exhibits standards of professional behavior appropriate to the age-specific needs of each patient. Protects patients, staff, visitors, and self from unnecessary radiation exposure or injury. Prevents transmission of infectious disease through adherence to infection control practices. Maintains good verbal and written communication skills and works collaboratively with all staff members. Exhibits excellent customer service skills. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility.

  Grade 895

  Basic Qualifications:

  Experience

• N/A

  Education

• High School Diploma/GED. Current CRT/ARRT Certificate and Graduate from an Accredited Radiation Therapy Program.

  License, Certification, Registration

• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California) OR Radiologic Technologist Certification

• Basic Life Support

  Additional Requirements:

• California Fluoroscopy license (required in areas where fluoroscopy is performed by the therapist for patient diagnosing)

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Use of record and verify system and multi-leaf collimators. One (1) year recent and relevant experience preferred in patient treatment using various radiation therapy equipment.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Radiation Therapist

LOCATION: Roseville, California

REQNUMBER: 1455366

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.