Senior Radiation Therapist & Clinical Mentor

Adventist Health; Sunland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Adventist Health Glendale seeks a radiation therapy professional to assist with dosimetric calculations, treatment planning, QA and data input; delivers prescribed radiation under the Radiation Oncologist's guidance and supports daily department operations.

The role requires ARRT licensure in Radiation Therapy, Bachelor's in radiation oncology (Master's preferred); CPR/BLS preferred; three years' experience preferred; will mentor staff and uphold safety in this Magnet-designated hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in radiation oncology or equivalent; some certifications may require Bachelor's
• Master's Degree preferred
• Three years' radiation therapy experience 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 radiation oncology or equivalent

Master's Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Glendale seeks a radiation therapy professional to assist with dosimetric calculations, treatment planning, QA and data input; delivers prescribed radiation under the Radiation Oncologist's guidance and supports daily department operations.

The role requires ARRT licensure in Radiation Therapy, Bachelor's in radiation oncology (Master's preferred); CPR/BLS preferred; three years' experience preferred; will mentor staff and uphold safety in this Magnet-designated hospital.