Radiation Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 202,985,000 - 228,688,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California seeks a Radiation Therapist to accurately deliver prescribed radiation therapy with precision and compassionate care. You will position patients, operate Varian equipment, and verify treatment parameters while coordinating with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The role requires ARRT registration, California licensure, and BLS certification, with sign-on and relocation for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; graduate of accredited school of radiation therapy.
• Registered in Radiation Therapy by the ARRT and licensed as a Radiation Therapist by the California Department of Public Health; must obtain license before start if offered.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of radiation protection, QA, patient management, dosimetry and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for treatment and operate radiation therapy equipment.
• Perform daily QA checks and monitor patients during treatment.
• Greet patients, verify identification and document treatment parameters.
• Coordinate with dosimetrist/physicist to ensure proper treatment documentation.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited school of radiation therapy

Tools

ARIA/IMPAC

Varian CT simulation equipment

HDR brachytherapy experience

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW.

Every day you will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment.

• Radiation therapist assists with patient procedures involving patient simulation.
• Varian Trilogy linear accelerator radiation therapy, and other radiation therapy equipment as needed.
• Computer Interactions via ARIA electronic oncology information management system.
• Greets patients, verifies patient identification, electronic chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions. Provide patients, family and/or care givers information related to the treatment process; engages in discussion and answers questions regarding process, equipment used and explain the daily visit routine to ensure understanding of how their care will be delivered during the course of radiation therapy.
• Prepares patient for treatment by assisting in dressing properly and directing/transporting patient to treatment room. Positions patient and equipment in accordance with treatment plan. Produces digital or film portal images and kV cone beam (CT-like) images when appropriate to ensure accurate patient position and treatment.
• Programs equipment to deliver treatment as prescribed by physician. Works with dosimetrist and/or physicist as well as administration to assure correct electronic documentation of treatment.

We are offering a sign-on bonus, in addition to relocation, to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements (Required)

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of accredited school of radiation therapy
• Registered in Radiation Therapy by the ARRT and licensed as a Radiation Therapist by the California Department of Public Health. Must obtain and show proof of License as a Radiation Therapist by the California Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch prior to start date if offer is extended
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practices radiation protection and quality assurance patient management and care charges basic dosimetry and equipment

Preferred

• Two (2) years recent radiation therapy experience preferred
• Experience using ARIA or IMPAC Varian and CT simulation equipment preferred
• HDR brachytherapy experience preferred

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130+ clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality, patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals, along with our joint ventures and partnerships, we offer a robust, state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve .We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

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Pay Range

$70.84 - $79.81 /hour