Radiation Therapist, Per Diem, Day Shift-8 Hr, Radiation Oncology
Company: Adventist Health
Location: Glendale
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
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. Since our founding in 1905 as the Glendale Sanitarium,
countless patients have entrusted our physicians, nurses and
associates with their healthcare needs. Today, we are the largest
medical center serving the San Fernando Valley. As we continue to
grow and evolve to better meet the needs of the communities we
serve, we know that exceptional healthcare is more than medicine.
It's about how we choose to care for our patients and each other -
taking time to listen, to understand, to answer questions, to hold
a hand, even to pray. This is who we are, who we have always been -
it is what we do best. In the 2019-20 Regional Rankings List by
U.S. News & World Report, Adventist Health Glendale (AHGL) ranked
#17 in California and #10 in the LA Metro Area. Adventist Health
Glendale also received its 11th consecutive A grade from patient
safety organization The Leapfrog Group, the only hospital in
Glendale or Burbank to receive the top grade. We're looking for
someone to join our team as a Radiation Therapist 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 physicianMaintains 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.
QualificationsYou'll be successful with the following
qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in radiological
technology or equivalent (some certifications will require
Bachelor's): PreferredMaster's Degree: Preferred Work Experience:
Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred Required
Licenses/Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: PreferredRegistered by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and
Certification of Radiologic Technologist (CRT): RequiredFluoroscopy
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.
Keywords: Adventist Health, Glendale , Radiation Therapist, Per Diem, Day Shift-8 Hr, Radiation Oncology, Healthcare , Glendale, Arizona
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