Lead Radiation Therapist
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Job Location:
Redwood City, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
About Sequoia Hospital Hello Humankindness
Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoias Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of Americas top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment including private spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting in localizing tumors participates in treatment planning and delivering high doses of ionizing radiation treatment to patients in accordance with prescription and instructions from Radiation Oncologists under direction of the Manager of Radiation accordance with the mission and philosophy of Dignity the Senior Radiation Therapist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families.
- Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients visitors staff and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Screens individuals by requesting to see identification or visitor pass.
- Treatment Delivery daily treatment record prior to treatment. daily the patients need for information and reassurance. the accuracy of the patient setup prior to treatment delivery. treatment console readouts and settings prior to initiating treatment and upon termination of treatment. that only the patient is in the treatment room prior to initiating treatment. the patient daily for any untoward effects reactions and therapeutic responses. of patient self care techniques for management of radiation side effects.
- Imaging imaging protocols. and labels films appropriately. treatment ports and localization simulation films of usable quality. portal films and initiates change as necessary. machine fluoroscopy techniques for optimal viewing results.
- Radiation Safety to radiation safety rules and standards at all time. patient in treatment vault using CCTV and voice activated intercom the environment for any potential radiation hazards. radiation film badge at all times in the treatment area. patient exposure during fluoroscopy procedures.
- Teaching and Patient Education information on about radiation therapy procedures to the patient significant others and health care providers. that written consent has been obtained. information and instruction on proper skin care diet and selfcare procedures. knowledge and expertise with colleagues peers students and all members of the health care team. visitors as assigned
- Simulation the patients risk for allergic reaction to contrast material prior to administration for decisions about appropriate simulation techniques and treatment positions. localization of tumor volume under the direction of physician. appropriate immobilization and positioning aids for simulation.
Job Requirements
Minimum:
- Associates Of Science Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy technology from an accredited upon hire and
- Minimum five (5) years experience as a Staff Radiation Therapist in a Radiation Oncology Clinic in a community hospital or free standing facility upon hire or
- Minimum three (3) years experience as Staff Radiation Therapist in a teaching University Medical Center or
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years combined experience in healthcare industry upon hire or
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience with a minimum of one (1) year in area of related field upon hire
- Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist: CA upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire and
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT upon hire
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
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