Staff Radiation Therapist: MR Linac, VersaHD - Per Diem

Description

Salary Range

Range is $84.77/hr - $108.69/hr based on experience BASS Medical Group is a growing multi-specialty medical organization whose mission is to bring personalized, high-quality care to our Northern California community, with over 100 locations throughout the Bay Area and Central Valley. The newly built BASS Cancer Clinic offers comprehensive cancer management (Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, PET/CT imaging, and supportive care) centered on compassionate service and state of the art care, including the first MR-Linac program in the East Bay.

The BASS Radiation Oncology Department is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist to join a forward-thinking team committed to creating and maintaining a culture of collaboration amongst the entire team to provide accurate, innovative and compassionate care to the patients utilizing Elekta VersaHD and Viewray MRIdian Linac. The successful candidate is responsible for administering therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation; using advanced level linear accelerators and other treatment units; and record and verify treatment software; as well as simulating patients in accordance with prescription and instruction of the Radiation Oncologists. They reliably and accurately document treatments delivered, and respectively and compassionately interact with patients.

Duties

Deliver accurate, efficient and reproducible radiation therapy treatments as indicated by prescription. Proper use of a linear accelerator, use of beam monitoring equipment, TLDs, use of appropriate treatment devices, and correct chart and port film documentation. Review diagnosis, patient chart, and identification. Review diagnosis, patient chart, and identification. Perform morning warm up QA for linear accelerator and PET/CT machines. Perform accurate and efficient radiation therapy treatment simulations. This includes proper use of a simulator, fabrication of various treatment devices, including custom blocks and basic dosimetry. Along with Photograph and tattooing of patients as required. Recognize and report malfunctioning equipment. Ability to communicate and work effectively with physicians and other staff, recognizing the importance of cooperation and contribution to a team effort. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and multitask. Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, making them feel comfortable while helping to ensure a high level of patient satisfaction. This includes patients who are severely ill and incapacitated. Ability to frequently lift, move, and transfer patients. Also, must be able to lift and move supplies and equipment. Take daily/weekly imaging to analyze and accurately reproduce patient positioning. Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others. Aware of MRI safety protocols. Performs other duties as assigned May participate in RO meetings including RTT meetings RO staff meeting RO Chart Rounds