Radiation Therapist

Kaiser Permanente; Roseville (CA); Presencial; USD 124.000 - 136.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kaiser Permanente in Roseville, CA, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to operate CT/SIM and treatment equipment, and to set up patients per physician prescriptions while maintaining treatment records.

The role emphasizes radiation safety, sterile technique, infection control, and teamwork to provide excellent patient care in the Roseville Cancer Treatment Center.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CRT/ARRT certificate and graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• California Fluoroscopy license (where fluoroscopy is performed).
• Experience with record-and-verify systems and linear accelerators is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Operate CT/SIM and treatment equipment including linear accelerators and HDR afterloader.
• Perform patient setup per physician prescription and department procedures.
• Maintain treatment records and patient scheduling; provide patient instruction.
• Uphold radiation safety and infection control practices; ensure clean work environment.
• Collaborate in a team-based treatment approach; deliver quality patient care.

Descripción del empleo

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.

• 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.

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Grade 895

Primary Location:

California,Roseville,Roseville Cancer Treatment Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

1

Shift:

Day

Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start:

08:01 AM

Working Hours End:

05:01 PM

Job Schedule:

Call-in/On-Call

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level:

Entry Level

Department:

Roseville Hospital - Oncology-Radiation - 0206

Pay Range:

$90.16 - $98.53 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Work Setting:

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.