Radiation Therapist: Precision Cancer Care

Adventist Health; Rio Vista (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in California is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing irradiation to patients according to prescriptions from department physicians. The role requires preparing treatment rooms and equipment, observing safety protocols, and communicating with patients throughout therapy.

A strong educational background in radiologic technology and appropriate licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT): Required
• ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required/Preferred as per AH policy

Responsibilities

• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
• Explains procedures to patient, communicates during treatment, and delivers prescribed daily dose with radiation safety measures.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation and assists with immobilization devices.
• Observes patients for unusual reactions and reports them to supervisor/physician.
• Maintains records including daily treatment and patient charts; ensures proper documentation of blood counts and reports.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical abilities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent

Master's Degree

Experience in radiologic technology

Job description

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in California is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing irradiation to patients according to prescriptions from department physicians. The role requires preparing treatment rooms and equipment, observing safety protocols, and communicating with patients throughout therapy.

A strong educational background in radiologic technology and appropriate licenses are required.