UC Irvine Health

Senior Radiation Therapy Tech - Cancer Center Admin - SL - FT Days

UC Irvine Health$80K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in operating radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators and simulators.
  • Current ARRT/CRT certification in Radiation Therapy is required.
  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
  • Minimum of one year experience as a Radiation Therapist is necessary.
  • Must demonstrate effective customer service skills.
  • Ability to travel between health system locations as needed.
  • Current BLS certification and ability to work on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily patient treatments and procedures in the radiation oncology department.
  • Schedule patients to optimize the use of time slots available.
  • Take and review port films with physicians to document treatment results.
  • Review treatment plans and dosimetry before beginning patient treatment.
  • Ensure correct operation of radiation therapy and quality control equipment.
  • Manage patient treatment documentation and accurate billing processes.
  • Alert physicians and physicists of any concerns regarding patient conditions or equipment issues.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Sick and vacation time off.
  • Retirement savings plans available.
  • Access to employee discounts and perks.
Full Job Description
Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:
Incumbent is responsible for daily patient treatments & procedures in the linear accelerator, NOMOS, and simulator rooms of Radiation Oncology. Incumbent is responsible for the daily scheduling of patients to ensure an efficient use of the available time slots. Schedules and takes port films on all patients, reviews results with physicians, documents findings, and makes necessary corrections. Responsible for reviewing treatment plan, dosimetry and treatment chart before initial patient treatment. Responsible for the correct operation of radiation therapy equipment, automatic film processors and quality control equipment. Responsible for daily documentation of patient treatment. Responsible for accurate billing of patient. Responsible for notifying physician of any concerns in regard to patient condition during treatment course. Responsible for notifying physicist of any equipment problems in a timely manner. Maintains films and medical records, including purging of files. Carries out and records orders as required by physician prescriptions.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:
  • Proven ability to safely and accurately operate radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers
  • Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
  • Must possess ARRT/CRT in Radiation Therapy
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Must be willing to travel between locations within the health system as needed.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Demonstrated knowledge of radiation oncology procedures, radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation protection, anatomy and positioning
  • Current BLS certification
  • Ability to work "on-call" rotation
  • Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Ability to safely and accurately operate the radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers
  • Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
  • A minimum of one year experience working as a Radiation Therapist

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
  • Experience in computer informatics/networking associated with radiation oncology practices
  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese


  • Total Rewards

    We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

    Conditions of Employment:

    The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
    • Background Check and Live Scan
    • Employment Misconduct*
    • Legal Right to Work in the United States
    • Vaccination Policies
    • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
    • Drug Free Environment


    *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

    The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
    • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
    • E-Verify
    • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

    Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

    Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

    Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

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    The University of California, Irvine Medical Center is a major research hospital located in Orange, California. It is the teaching hospital for the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
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