Radiation Therapist, Travel Direct, Lodi at Adventist Health

Roseville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

200.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiation Therapy, Ionizing Irradiation Administration, Patient Identification, Radiation Safety Measures, Treatment Preparation, Immobilization Devices, Patient Observation, Record Keeping, Clinical Supervision, AART-T Certification, CPR/BLS Certification, Fluoroscopy Permit

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. Job Summary: Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent: Preferred * Master's Degree: Preferred * Three years' technical experience: Preferred * Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT): Required * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred * Fluoroscopy permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: 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 as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The therapist administers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescriptions, explaining procedures to patients, and delivering the daily dose while observing radiation safety measures. Essential functions also include preparing the room and equipment, observing patients for unusual reactions, and maintaining detailed treatment records.