Radiation Therapist - Transformative Cancer Care Expert

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

Job summary

Adventist Health in Elk Grove, CA, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing irradiation to patients per physician prescriptions and safety standards.

The role involves preparing treatment rooms, verifying prescriptions, and ensuring accurate daily dosing while monitoring for adverse reactions and documenting patient charts. Clinical supervision of students is also part of the job.

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
• Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
• Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
• Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician
• Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology

Master's Degree

Experience in radiologic technology

Job description

Adventist Health in Elk Grove, CA, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing irradiation to patients per physician prescriptions and safety standards.

The role involves preparing treatment rooms, verifying prescriptions, and ensuring accurate daily dosing while monitoring for adverse reactions and documenting patient charts. Clinical supervision of students is also part of the job.