Radiation Therapist - On Call at Kaiser Permanente

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiation Therapy Equipment Operation, Patient Treatment Setup, Record Keeping, Radiation Safety, Sterile Technique, CT/SIM Operation, Linear Accelerator Operation, High Dose Rate After Loading Machine Operation, Record and Verify System, Immobilization Devices Creation, Infection Control, Communication Skills, Customer Service

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director and Lead Therapist. Operates all radiation therapy equipment, sets-up and treats patients as per physician prescription, maintains patient treatment records, provides instruction to patients, practices radiation safety principles, practices sterile technique and maintains assigned work area. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to: Operates all CT/SIM and treatment equipment including linear accelerators and high dose rate after loading machine.Performs morning check and warm-up of CT/SIM and/or accelerators. Operates treatment machines as well as all patient support assemblies as well as Record and Verify system. Treats patients with prescribed mode, energy, dose, and monitor units/treatment time as prescribed by a physician. Performs patient set-ups as per physician prescription and according to Department Policies and Procedures. Participates in a team approach to giving radiation treatments. Maintains treatment records, schedules patient treatments and provides patient instructions. Makes patient set-up devices, immobilization devices, and radiation field-shaping blocks. Prepares patient treatment chart. Exhibits standards of professional behavior appropriate to the age-specific needs of each patient. Protects patients, staff, visitors, and self from unnecessary radiation exposure or injury. Prevents transmission of infectious disease through adherence to infection control practices. Maintains good verbal and written communication skills and works collaboratively with all staff members. Exhibits excellent customer service skills. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility. Grade 895 Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education High School Diploma/GED. Current CRT/ARRT Certificate and Graduate from an Accredited Radiation Therapy Program. License, Certification, Registration Certified Radiologic Technologist - Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California) OR Radiologic Technologist Certification Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: California Fluoroscopy license (required in areas where fluoroscopy is performed by the therapist for patient diagnosing) Preferred Qualifications: Use of record and verify system and multi-leaf collimators. One (1) year recent and relevant experience preferred in patient treatment using various radiation therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

The therapist operates all radiation therapy equipment, sets up and treats patients according to physician prescriptions, and maintains necessary patient treatment records. Essential duties include operating CT/SIM and treatment machines like linear accelerators, performing daily checks, and ensuring patient safety during procedures.