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Radiation Therapist - Cancer Care Services, Part Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health

#BLS #CPR #Patient Records #Student Supervision #Radiation Safety #Cancer Care #Radiation Therapist #Fluoroscopy Permit #RTT

Quick overview

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

Requirements summary

Required qualifications include being registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and holding Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT), along with AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS certification. A Bachelor's degree in radiological technology or equivalent is preferred, as is prior experience in radiologic technology.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient MonitoringRecord KeepingBLS CertificationCPRChart ReviewStudent SupervisionRadiation SafetyEquipment PreparationRadiation TherapyPatient IdentificationFluoroscopy PermitIonizing Irradiation AdministrationAART-T CertificationRTT Certification

Job description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St.
Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care.
We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units.
In the heart of Napa Valley, St.
Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.
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 (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred Master's Degree: 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) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: 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 Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: 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.

Radiation Therapist - Cancer Care Services, Part Time, Day Shift

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