Radiation Therapist Radiation Oncology Full Time Days

Safe delivery of daily radiation treatment to patient as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Observe for changes in patients and report these changes immediately to the Radiation Oncologist. Verify patient’s set up by taking initial and weekly portal films. Maintain proper appointment schedule for treatment patients. Keep an accurate treatment record, according to the policy and procedure of the University and department. Record correct billing record for each patient, according to the AMA CPT-4 guidelines and department policy and procedure.

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.  Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Administer radiation treatments to cancer patients.

These services further the vision of Desert Regional Medical Center to create unique environments, where patients, their families, doctors and staff come together to achieve longer and better lives in the fight against cancer.

Shift: Days

Days off:

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Co-therapist, tech aides, patient relatives, physicians, nurses, physicist, social workers.

MAJOR CHALLENGES

• Maintaining a high standard of care with increasing patient treatment complexity.

DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Those according to the scope and standards of care plus call in appropriate staff as needed to clarify treatment parameters.

Qualifications

Required:

• Complies with regulatory requirements (i.e. TJC) appropriate for position
• 2-4 year degree in ARRT approved radiation therapy program
• Current Certified Radiologic Technologist License
• Current ARRT (maintain current at all times)
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required (maintain current at all times).
• Knowledge of record and verify computer programs
• Expertise in all of the various forms of treatment procedure in own department
• Ability to communicate well with patients and co-workers
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in a high pace treatment environment
• Able to convey a sense of calm professionalism to the patient
• Trouble-shooting skills regarding treatment parameters -  (problem solving)

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