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Job Description
- Req#: 33213
- Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
- ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy if state requires.
- Radiation Therapist I : requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT.
- Radiation Therapist II : requires 3-5 years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.
- Senior Radiation Therapist : requires 5+ years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.
OverviewWe have an immediate opening for a Radiation Therapist to join our team.
Applicants will be hired into the appropriate title based on their credentials and years of experience applicable
SCOPE: Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
-Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record.
-Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
-Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
-Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
-Accurately makes custom molds.
-Accurately completes simple mu calculations. -Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
-Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.
About the company
City of Hope is a private, not-for-profit clinical research center, hospital and graduate medical school located in Duarte, California, United States.
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