Radiation Therapist

Full Time
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Posted
Job description

Radiation Therapist (Outpatient)
Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.
We're looking for someone to join our team as a Radiation Therapist (Outpatient) (PD) who:
Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.
Essential Functions:

  • Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification. Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure. Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
  • Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
  • Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician.
  • Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
  • Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications: Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
  • Master's Degree: Preferred

Work Experience:

  • Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Preferred
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and Certification of Radiologic Technologist (CRT): Required
  • Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

The estimated base pay for this position is $45.75-$57.96 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through years of experience, differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.75 - $57.96 per hour

Medical specialties:

  • Radiology

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Experience:

  • radiologic technology: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • ARRT Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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