What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Radiation Therapist position at Adventist Health?
Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.
Job Summary:
Assists with dosimetric calculations, treatment planning, quality assurance and data input into system. Provides radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Assists the department director in the day-to-day operations of the department. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in radiation oncology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Three years' radiation therapy experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART) and certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT) and the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
- ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
- Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
