University of California - Los Angeles Health
Senior Radiation Therapist
University of California - Los Angeles Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Description
With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You'll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself!
Role Responsibilities
Applying ionizing radiation according to MD's prescription (3D, IMRT, SBRT, SRS, HDR)
Patient scheduling and appointments
Performing dose calculations
Treatment data entry
Collaborating with physicians, physicists, and dosimetrists to perform simulations and treatment planning CTs
Note: May be hired as Radiation Therapist if you possess less than 5 years of experience.
Salary Range Senior Radiation Therapist: $66.04 - $87.12 Hourly
Radiation Therapist: $61.60 - $81.28 Hourly
Qualifications Required:
ARRT License
CRT License
5 or more years radiation therapy experience
BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience with treatment machines such as MR Scanner, CT Scanner, HDR units, and Linear Accelerators; ability to recognize hazardous conditions
Experience with Truebeam, Tomotherapy, Novalis, CT, and MR-guided RT
Ability to lift cerrobend blocks weighing up to 35 pounds
Knowledge of basic physics relevant to Radiation Therapy
Proficiency with electronic calculators for dose calculations
Ability to communicate technical aspects of Radiation Therapy clearly to patients
Skill in recognizing and reporting adverse patient reactions
Knowledge of thermo-luminescent dosimeters principles and applications
Ability to interpret medical documents and implement computer-generated physics treatment plans
Knowledge of basic nursing procedures
Understanding of procedures for isolating immuno-suppressed patients
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and physicists
Preferred:
Experience with Aria and Epic systems
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With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You'll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself!
Role Responsibilities
Applying ionizing radiation according to MD's prescription (3D, IMRT, SBRT, SRS, HDR)
Patient scheduling and appointments
Performing dose calculations
Treatment data entry
Collaborating with physicians, physicists, and dosimetrists to perform simulations and treatment planning CTs
Note: May be hired as Radiation Therapist if you possess less than 5 years of experience.
Salary Range Senior Radiation Therapist: $66.04 - $87.12 Hourly
Radiation Therapist: $61.60 - $81.28 Hourly
Qualifications Required:
ARRT License
CRT License
5 or more years radiation therapy experience
BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience with treatment machines such as MR Scanner, CT Scanner, HDR units, and Linear Accelerators; ability to recognize hazardous conditions
Experience with Truebeam, Tomotherapy, Novalis, CT, and MR-guided RT
Ability to lift cerrobend blocks weighing up to 35 pounds
Knowledge of basic physics relevant to Radiation Therapy
Proficiency with electronic calculators for dose calculations
Ability to communicate technical aspects of Radiation Therapy clearly to patients
Skill in recognizing and reporting adverse patient reactions
Knowledge of thermo-luminescent dosimeters principles and applications
Ability to interpret medical documents and implement computer-generated physics treatment plans
Knowledge of basic nursing procedures
Understanding of procedures for isolating immuno-suppressed patients
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and physicists
Preferred:
Experience with Aria and Epic systems
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