Radiation Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • $70K — $95K *

Bakersfield, CA 93309In-Person

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Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited technical school of radiation therapy
Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy
Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist in California
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA
Two years of recent experience in radiation therapy (preferred)
Experience with ARIA or IMPAC systems and Varian equipment (preferred)
Experience with HDR brachytherapy (preferred)

Responsibilities

Deliver prescribed radiation therapy to patients with precision
Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment including Varian Trilogy linear accelerator
Conduct patient simulations and quality assurance checks daily
Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers about the treatment process
Assist patients with preparation and positioning for treatment
Ensure accurate electronic documentation of treatment parameters
Capture and review imaging to confirm treatment accuracy

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work environment focused on patient care
Access to advanced technology in radiation therapy
Collaborative team dynamic with experienced oncologists

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort.Every day you will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication.To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment.

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.

Job Requirements

Required:

Technical School Graduate of accredited school of radiation therapy
Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy
Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist: CA
Current BLS through American Heart Association (AHA BLS)

Preferred:

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

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