Radiation Therapy Techno
US-CA-NORTHRIDGE
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 429703
Type: Day
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Overview: Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription, follows instructions of the Radiation Oncologist, prepares immobilization devices and/or shielding blocks for patients receiving treatment, calculates mu from appropriate graphs, and utilizes computer plans. Performs dosimetry and calibration procedures as indicated. * Responsible for technical knowledge of Radiation Oncology. * Responsible for upkeeping all stock and par levels in the Radiation Oncology. * Delivers the prescribed planned course of Radiation Therapy accurately with minimal supervision. * Checks prescription, diagnosis, and patient identification. * Reinforces the Radiation Oncologist's advice to the patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care. * Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, shield size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc. * Transfers patient safely to treatment couch by physically assisting them, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc. * Checks daily treatment, monitors unit setting, and delivers prescribed dose. * Observes patient for unusual reactions and events. * Reports reactions and events to the Department Supervisor. * Assists patient and reports reactions and events to Radiation Oncologist and/or Manager. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Qualifications: * Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapy experience preferred. * Recent graduate of a JRCERT- approved program in Radiation Therapy. Accepted preferred. * Completion of an ACR-approved program in Radiation Therapy * Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist * Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT * CRT (state) required. * Fluoroscopy certification required. * AHA BLS certification required. * Fire Safety card required. (must obtain within 90 days of start date)
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