Stanford Health Care
Overview
Radiation Therapists at Stanford Health Care provide radiation therapy as prescribed by a Radiologist or Oncologist, using established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescriptions and diagnoses, coordinating with physicians and care staff, preparing equipment (immobilization, treatment, and protection devices), and maintaining records. Treatments may involve external-beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy. This role supports a wide patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and specialized cases in an academic medical center.
Responsibilities
Delivers treatment to patients and/or performs simulations according to prescriptions, treatment plans, and orders provided by the Radiation Oncologist. Explains procedures to patients/families and ensures safety by following department protocols. Reports deviations to the Operations Manager. Apply C-I-CARE principles to explain procedures, respond to patient concerns, monitor reactions to treatments, and reinforce patient education and side-effect management. Assure quality of treatment delivery through complete and accurate documentation of treatment records. Understand radiation oncology billing/coding; review treatment and simulation documentation for accuracy and collaborate with coders. Maintain a caring, professional atmosphere for patients, families, visitors, and staff; support a collaborative team culture. Maintain a safe and orderly treatment environment; assess setup issues, check safety controls, perform warm-up and calibration checks as needed, and report problems to management. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) ARRT-RTT CRTT
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of modern radiation therapy equipment and systems, including simulation, imaging, and treatment procedures Knowledge of human anatomy and proper patient positioning for treatment Knowledge of safety and quality control principles and methods Knowledge of training, coaching, and mentoring techniques Knowledge of scheduling and billing procedures Clinical reasoning and ability to assess and treat patients Ability to lead, coach, and instruct staff; plan, assign, and review work Ability to stay current with developments in clinical practice Ability to participate in safety, training, and quality improvement initiatives Effective communication and cooperative working relationships
Schedule and Work Environment
1.0 FTE, full-time, rotating 8-hour shifts. Monday–Friday, no weekends. On-call for Palo Alto; no-call for San Jose and Emeryville/Pleasanton.
Compensation
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $66.52 - $88.14 per hour. The final salary will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
Commitment and Culture
Stanford Health Care values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or perception of the above. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care is committed to providing an exceptional patient and family experience and adheres to C-I-CARE standards for patient-centered interactions. The three experience pillars are: Know Me, Show Me the Way, and Coordinate for Me.
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Radiation Therapists at Stanford Health Care provide radiation therapy as prescribed by a Radiologist or Oncologist, using established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescriptions and diagnoses, coordinating with physicians and care staff, preparing equipment (immobilization, treatment, and protection devices), and maintaining records. Treatments may involve external-beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy. This role supports a wide patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and specialized cases in an academic medical center.
Responsibilities
Delivers treatment to patients and/or performs simulations according to prescriptions, treatment plans, and orders provided by the Radiation Oncologist. Explains procedures to patients/families and ensures safety by following department protocols. Reports deviations to the Operations Manager. Apply C-I-CARE principles to explain procedures, respond to patient concerns, monitor reactions to treatments, and reinforce patient education and side-effect management. Assure quality of treatment delivery through complete and accurate documentation of treatment records. Understand radiation oncology billing/coding; review treatment and simulation documentation for accuracy and collaborate with coders. Maintain a caring, professional atmosphere for patients, families, visitors, and staff; support a collaborative team culture. Maintain a safe and orderly treatment environment; assess setup issues, check safety controls, perform warm-up and calibration checks as needed, and report problems to management. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) ARRT-RTT CRTT
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of modern radiation therapy equipment and systems, including simulation, imaging, and treatment procedures Knowledge of human anatomy and proper patient positioning for treatment Knowledge of safety and quality control principles and methods Knowledge of training, coaching, and mentoring techniques Knowledge of scheduling and billing procedures Clinical reasoning and ability to assess and treat patients Ability to lead, coach, and instruct staff; plan, assign, and review work Ability to stay current with developments in clinical practice Ability to participate in safety, training, and quality improvement initiatives Effective communication and cooperative working relationships
Schedule and Work Environment
1.0 FTE, full-time, rotating 8-hour shifts. Monday–Friday, no weekends. On-call for Palo Alto; no-call for San Jose and Emeryville/Pleasanton.
Compensation
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $66.52 - $88.14 per hour. The final salary will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
Commitment and Culture
Stanford Health Care values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or perception of the above. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care is committed to providing an exceptional patient and family experience and adheres to C-I-CARE standards for patient-centered interactions. The three experience pillars are: Know Me, Show Me the Way, and Coordinate for Me.
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