Radiation Therapist

This position is eligible for Sign-on Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance!

Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. 

Dignity Health Advanced Imaging, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 16 locations in the greater Sacramento and Woodland areas.  Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients.  The locations perform more than 175,000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging compassionate care and timely service with a smile.

This position is eligible for Sign-on Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance!

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, and Practice Manager, the staff Radiation Therapist accurately delivers ionizing radiation to the patients in accordance with the planned treatment prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. The staff Radiation Therapist will assist as needed in all aspects of the Radiation Oncology Department functions such as patient care, patient treatment delivery, patient treatment records, radiation safety, quality assurance and patient follow-up programs.

May be required to occasionally work at other locations within the Greater Sacramento Area as needed.

Responsibilities may include:
- Radiation therapist assists with patient procedures involving patient simulation.
- Varian Trilogy linear accelerator radiation therapy, and other radiation therapy equipment as needed.
- Computer Interactions via ARIA electronic oncology information management system.
- Greets patients, verifies patient identification, electronic chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions. Provide patients, family and/or care givers information related to the treatment process; engages in discussion and answers questions regarding process, equipment used and explain the daily visit routine to ensure understanding of how their care will be delivered during the course of radiation therapy.
- Prepares patient for treatment by assisting in dressing properly and directing/transporting patient to treatment room. Positions patient and equipment in accordance with treatment plan. Produces digital or film portal images and kV cone beam (CT-like) images when appropriate to ensure accurate patient position and treatment.
- Programs equipment to deliver treatment as prescribed by physician. Works with dosimetrist and/or physicist as well as administration to assure correct electronic documentation of treatment.
- Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom. Informs physician any time patient experiences distress or side effects related to treatment process.
- Records each patient's treatment by noting amount of ionizing radiation delivered, location of treatment site, types of blocks and beam modifiers used, patient immobilizers and other appropriate notations on patient chart.
- Checks to ensure chart is complete, including history and physical, physician consult reports, diagnostic reports (e.g., radiology), and other appropriate notations.
- Maintains daily log and statistics regarding patient numbers and types of procedures performed.
- Maintains knowledge of the technology and treatment trends in the field by participation in mandatory equipment training as required. It is important to Maintain professional certifications and therapist is required to periodically reference journals, books and other literature as to pursue other continuing education as requested/required.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of accredited school of radiation therapy.
- Registered in Radiation Therapy by the ARRT and licensed as a Radiation Therapist by the California Department of Public Health.
- BLS certification through American Heart Association.
- Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practices radiation protection and quality assurance, patient management and care charges, basic dosimetry and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Two (2) years recent radiation therapy experience preferred.
- Experience using ARIA or IMPAC Varian and CT simulation equipment preferred.
- HDR brachytherapy experience preferred.

***This position is represented by SEIU-UHW

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