Radiation Therapist
Company: Ryzen Solutions
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 17, 2025
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION Radiation Therapists are skilled, state-
licensed technologists that provide radiation therapy as prescribed
by a Radiologist or Oncologist, according to established practices
and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and
diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care
personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment,
and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and
files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor
localization.What you will do: Delivers treatment to patients
and/or performs patient simulations according to written
prescriptions, treatment plans, and orders provided by the
Radiation Oncologist. Explains treatment procedures to patient
and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.
Provides safety in patient care through the consistent practice of
department protocols, policies and procedures for treatment
administration. Recognizes deviations from prescribed treatment
delivery and reports all deviations to the Operations Manager.
Responds effectively to patient concerns. Observes patients for
expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates
this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient
education/side-effect management information and indicates
non-compliance to medical/nursing staff. Assures the quality of
treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation
of treatment records. Displays a thorough understanding of
radiation oncology billing and coding. Reviews treatment/
simulation documentation and billing on a daily basis for accuracy
and completeness and works closely with radiation oncology coders.
Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients
and their families, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a
consistent basis. Maintains a safe and orderly patient treatment
room. Assesses potential problems or difficulties with a set-up.
Checks safety controls and devices in the treatment room daily and
reports problems to the Manager-Radiation Therapy. Performs warm up
and calibration checks of equipment, as necessary. Performs other
related and incidental duties as needed or assigned.Education
Qualifications: Requirement met by License/Certification
requirementExperience Qualifications: Requirement met by
License/Certification requirementRequired Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures
involved in the operation of modern radiation therapy equipment and
systems including simulation, imaging, and treatment procedures
Knowledge of the human anatomy and proper positioning of the
patient to provide treatment as prescribed Knowledge of principles
and methods to ensure safety and quality control Knowledge of
training, coaching and mentoring techniques Knowledge of scheduling
and billing procedures Ability to consistently demonstrate a high
level of clinical reasoning and knowledge in the assessment and
treatment of patients Ability to direct, lead, coach, and instruct
Radiation Therapists and support staff as well as plan, assign and
review work performed by them Ability to keep abreast with current
developments in clinical practice Ability to assume responsibility
for department projects and initiatives, such as safety, training,
continuing education, performance and quality improvement Ability
to communicate effectively and establish and maintain cooperative
and productive working relationships with othersLicenses and
Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support . and ARRT-RTT - Reg
Tech-Rad Therapy ARRT . and CRT-T .Required
Keywords: Ryzen Solutions, Walnut Creek , Radiation Therapist, Healthcare , Palo Alto, California
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