Job Description
Loyal Source Government Services is looking for a Certified Radiation Therapy Technologist to work at the Tibor Rubin VAMC in Long Beach, CA.
Job Summary: To provide on-site radiation oncology services.
Key Responsibilities:
Technologist must adhere to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations involved in handling and treating patients with ionizing radiation, and all radiation safety guidelines. Policies and procedures of the Radiation Oncology Service which are consistent with ACR guidelines. This will include but not limited to all necessary data required to maintain the Radiation Oncology Quality Improvement Program. All ROS guidelines shall be made available by the Supervisory Therapist, Chief, Radiation Oncology Services, or designee will make available.
Shall receive and interpret prescriptions/instructions from the treating physician and carry out complex assignments while under general supervision of the Supervisory Radiation Therapist.
Technologist shall prepare imaging, simulation, treatment, and ancillary equipment for patient use. This involves recording a series of measurements, including checks of the radiation field, to ensure basic specifications are met daily.
Maintain appropriate markings on patients’ skin to facilitate exact positioning for desired results and cushions/shields patients as appropriate. Procedures will be explained to patients securing the confidence & cooperation of patients, explain procedures while following ALARA principles.
Operate imaging and/or sealed radiation equipment.
Limit radiation field using lead cut outs or multi leaf collimation (MLC). May assist Radiation Oncologists with bolus design according to physician’s direction. Position patients in the CT scanner and acquire specific data sets prescribed by the physicist or physician. Acquires the necessary tumor volume to be used in treatment planning. Give the C.T.’s to the Radiation Oncologist for tumor volumes to be outlined. Set technical factors for radiotherapy procedures. Set-up and operate accessory equipment.
Must be capable of producing radiographs incorporating the information required for the prescription, treatment planning, field shaping, and initial set-up of the patient.
Ensure departmental and/or hospital policies are followed
Perform timeout procedure and positively identify each patient before providing treatment.
Maintain records of patients treated, therapy performed, and technical factors used.
Operate simulator and take high quality radiographs to accurately localize tumor volume as required.
Accomplish portal filming, localizing topographical landmarks. Contractor will construct accurate contours of the patient’s body & perform necessary measurements utilized by the physicist.
Enter daily treatment notes into patients’ medical records using Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) within local guidelines (within 24 hours of treatment).
Perform related clerical duties. Report any out of the ordinary incidents or problems that are encountered to Radiation Oncology Nurse.
Qualifications:
Must be graduate of an approved program in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology, evidence by a certificate or an associate degree from an accredited institution by the JRCERT and certification by the ARRT in (T) radiation therapy.
One (1) year of experience - Knowledge of overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment.
One (1) year of experience - Delivery of prescribed therapeutic radiation for the purposes of cancer and abnormal cell growth treatments.
One (1) year of experience – in 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), Intensity-Modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).
One (1) year of experience - Education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distribution and dose calculations in collaboration with the medial physicist and radiation oncologist.
BLS (AHA)
Benefits:
W2 pay package with benefits to include health insurance, paid time off and paid holidays.
Pay: 54-59/hr depending upon level of experience
About Loyal Source
Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, with a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.
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