- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.
- Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients; obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedure; observes patient for any unusual reactions or events during treatment.
- Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification, ensuring accurate treatments.
- Schedules patients for treatments; interfaces with physicist at initiation of treatment; consults with supportive care physicians, nurses, and social workers.
- Prepares room and equipment for patient; transfers immobilized patient from stretcher to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, IVs, oxygen, respirator, chest tubes, and other life support; positions patient in prescribed anatomical positions for treatment.
- Reinforces recommendations given to patient by the physician, dietitian, or other care provider, concerning reaction to treatment and care of the irradiated area, and prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects.
- Performs verification and port film exposures for all treated areas and makes corrections or changes to therapy as directed by physician.
- Participates in the clinical instruction and supervision of radiation therapy students.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Prior Radiation Therapy experience.
- State of California Licensed Radiation Therapist (or ability to get one prior to start)
- Preferred to have experience with any of the following: Elekta Versa HD, Mosaiq, Wide Bore GE Simulators
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology License
- CPR Certified.
- Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.
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Description
PeerSource is currently recruiting for a Radiation Therapist on a Direct Hire basis for our client in the greater Coachella Valley, CA area.
Summary
Under general supervision, provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physician according to established standards and practices.
Responsibilities
Required Skills
No third parties.
PeerSource Oncology is a nationwide recruiting firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer locum contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. W2 benefits with PeerSource include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a matching retirement plan. Contact us for more details
