Part Time Radiation Therapist Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
8d68d1c3-b0b1-4685-b189-b0912ae94598
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Req #
20174692
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Job Location
959 Lane Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91914-4528, US -
Job Category
Radiation
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Job Type
Regular
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Schedule
Part time
About Navista
We believe in the power of community oncology to support patients through their cancer journeys. As an oncology practice alliance comprised of more than 100 providers across 50 sites, Navista provides the support community practices need to fuel their growth—while maintaining their independence.
As a part of our team, you’ll help deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. Join our Radiation Therapy team at South Bay Radiation Oncology where your skills will directly impact the health and comfort of patients in your community. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping others.
This part-time position has an anticipated hourly pay range of $43.30 – $71.69. Part Time hours/days are flexible, however this Center is not open on the weekends so no weekend hours are available.
What Radiation Therapy contributes to Cardinal Health
Radiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions. In this treatment, radiation beams are carefully directed at the cancer from a machine that moves around your body.
Radiation Therapy ensures the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to a patient's tumor using a linear accelerator machine. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment, according to established practices and standards.
Responsibilities
Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.Simulates patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.Display professional conduct essential to the well being of the radiation oncology patient.Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics. Regular attendance and punctuality.Ability to be on call.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.Perform any other functions as required by management.Qualifications
ARRT Board eligibleARRT Board certified, preferredBachelors Degree in science, or equivalent experience, preferredGraduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technologyCertification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistAt least 1 year of work experienceSimulation experience is a plusPhlebotomy or experience starting IVs is preferred but not requiredAbility to work a flexible schedule as neededLocation
South Bay Radiation Oncology - affiliated with UC San Diego Health Physician Network
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasksReadily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned areaMaintains appropriate licenses, training and certificationsWorks on routine assignments that require some problem resolutionWorks within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methodsAdheres to all quality guidelinesWorks under moderate degree of supervisionWork typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisorRefers complex unusual problems to supervisorAnticipated hourly range: $43.30 per hour - $71.69 per hour
Benefits: 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
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