Radiation Therapist Technologist - Per Diem

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 05, 2024
Description Deliver specialized clinical expertise within an award-winning health organization. Contribute to our world-renowned reputation for exceptional patient care. Expand your career potential in a state-of-the-art setting. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health. Under the general supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapy Technologist, the Radiation Therapist's functions will include: Applying ionizing radiation according to MD's prescription Patient scheduling and appointments Performing basic nursing duties Performing dose calculations Treatment data entry Working with physicians, physicists and dosimetrists to perform simulations and treatment planning CT's This is a 49% Per Diem position and will be working in Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica and Westwood, locations in addition to future sites as assigned. Salary Range: $105.96 Hourly Qualifications Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification (ARRT License) California State License in Radiation Therapy (CRT) BLS/CPR from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Skill in working with different types of treatment machines such as MR Scanner, CT Scanner, HDR units and Linear Accelerators and ability to recognize when hazardous conditions may exist. Skill in working with different types of treatment machines such as MR Scanner, CT Scanner, HDR units and Linear Accelerators and ability to recognize when hazardous conditions may exist. Ability to lift cerrobend blocks weighing up to 35 pounds. Knowledge of basic physics as applicable to Radiation Therapy. Ability to use an electronic calculator to perform dose calculations. Knowledge of a variety of treatment techniques to assist physicians in treatment planning to ensure optimum treatment is given to all patients. Skill in recognizing and reporting any adverse patient therapy reactions. Knowledge of the principles and applications of thermo-luminescent dosimeters. Skill in reading documents written with medical terminology and ability to read and implement computer-generated physics treatment plans. Knowledge of basic nursing procedures. Working knowledge of University procedures regarding isolation of immuno-suppressed patients. Ability to prepare for procedures by ensuring that all forms are completed in a timely manner. Ability to appropriately interact with and provide special assistance to various age groups of patients, i.e., pediatric and geriatric patients. Knowledge of required response to internal and external disaster procedures as well as fire and life safety.