Radiation Therapist-Thousand Oaks Office

Radiation Therapist-Thousand Oaks Office CRO Services LLC Thousand Oaks, CA Job Details Full-time $60 - $70 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals CPR Certification Customer service Maintaining patient confidentiality BLS Certification ARRT (T) Certification CPR Patient service Full Job Description CRO Services is the premier provider of radiation therapy in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Our mission is to provide compassionate and cutting-edge cancer care for every patient, guided by integrity and innovation. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our team, where expertise meets empathy. Together, we strive to empower our patients and their families on their journey towards healing and recovery, offering personalized and effective radiation treatments that make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer. To learn more about our services please visit us at CRORadiation.com Live and work in beautiful Southern Coast California. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains the area is a hidden gem of California.

BENEFITS

401 (k) Healthcare Benefits (Dental, Medical, Prescription Drugs and Vision) Paid Time Off Sign-on Bonus

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Physician and Lead Therapist, the Radiation Therapists will be responsible for performing specialized tasks involved with the treatment of patients involving radiation therapy as directed by the physician and in accordance with radiation safety procedures. 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 the following duties personally and coordinates with team members to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties:

Personally undertakes radiation therapy simulation and treatment responsibilities and associated duties. Operates all CT/SIM and treatment equipment including linear accelerators and high dose rate after loading machine. Operates treatment machines 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. Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others-ALARA. Prevents transmission of infectious disease through adherence to infection control practices. Check radiation therapy and simulation equipment to ensure proper operation following established quality assurance and warm-up procedures. Train or supervise student or newly hired radiotherapy technologists. Reports machine and equipment problems following the established procedure. Attend and participate in mandatory work related meetings and training sessions including chart rounds. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and

EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program Must be in good standing with all CE and license requirements. New Grads welcome to apply. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES and

REGISTRATIONS

California Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist Certificate American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate-Radiation Therapy CPR Certified

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Work co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team and assist other team members to achieve team objectives and work outcomes. Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Demonstrated technical competence in all areas of radiotherapy (treatment and planning), including comprehensive knowledge of contemporary radiotherapy modalities and techniques. Strong knowledge of radiotherapy and associated allied healthcare services. Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. Follow CRO policies and procedures. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.

Other requirements:

Maintains required licenses. Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information. Travel as required to other centers.