*Seeking Radiation Therapist: FULL-TIME, $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS*
*Radiation Therapist Summary:*
* We are quickly becoming the largest Dermatologist practice offering superficial radiotherapy (SRT) with a focus on quality and customer service.
Founded in 2005, we are poised to expand our operations in competitive markets.
* Our medical Dermatology practice is focused on patient-centered service in all aspects including our SRT solutions.
*Radiation Therapist Responsibilities:*
* Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
* Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
* Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
* Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
* Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
* Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
* Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
* Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
* Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
* Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
* Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
* Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
* Check for side effects such as skin irritation and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
* Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
* Document treated area of patient.
* Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
* Provide assistance to other health-care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
* Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
*Education and Required License/Certification:*
* Graduate of an accredited program
* ARRT Board Certification in Radiation Therapy, R.
T.
(T), or registry eligible within 3 months
* State licensure (as applicable)
*Radiation Therapist Benefits:*
* Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call.
* We aggressively pay our RTTs in a manner that is comparable with larger institutions.
* Salary to commensurate with experience, entry level acceptable.
* Skin and Cancer Institute offers paid time off, a comprehensive benefit packet and 401K plan with match.
*Equal Opportunity Employer:*
* Skin and Cancer Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70.
00 - $80.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Oncology
* Radiology
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Hanford, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Radiation therapy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* ARRT Certification (Required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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