Radiation Therapist – Sharp Grossmont Hospital – Day Shift – Per Diem at Sharp HealthCare

Hours:Shift Start Time:VariableShift End Time:VariableAWS Hours Requirement:8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:Weekend Requirements:No WeekendsOn-Call Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$68.450 - $88.330 - $98.920This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying fee paying religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.What You Will DoPerforms procedures setups simulations and prescribed treatments under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist Physicist or Lead Radiation Therapist to provide the highest level of care to Radiation Oncology patients.Required QualificationsCertified Radiation Therapy (T)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIREDAHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDCertified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIREDPreferred QualificationsBachelors Degree 1 Year experience as a Certified Radiation Therapist in a physicians office or hospital setting. Other Qualification RequirementsSatisfactory completion of formal training program in a JRCERT/CHEA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent. - Required Essential FunctionsDemonstrates initiative and teamworkFollows instructions and works with minimal supervision; complies with work schedules and deadlines. Consistently exerts positive energy to identify recommend and participate in problem resolution in an objective manner.Department improvementParticipates in a pro-active manner in both identifying concerns and offering solutions. Including the following meetings: Body Mechanics Disaster Procedures Fire Safety Hazardous Materials and Infection Control.General supportInitiate supplies necessary for treatments.Assist in maintenance of inventory in clinical area.Assist in continuous quality improvement.Report equipment failure to supervisor.Maintains cleanliness.Accurately charges billing for procedures.Meeting attendanceDemonstrates an orderly and logical approach to resource utilization.Consistently utilizes time management skills to improve efficiency/ effectiveness ratio.Recognizes external factors and positively adjusts to change. Readily and willing adjusts to changes in the work environment.Patient careInterprets and performs prescribed treatment plan.Maintains pre-treatment and treatment records: for simple dose-calculations as required.Operates simulator/mold and treatment equipment.Assist in preparation of weekly chart rounds.Maintains daily treatment schedules.Fabricates immobilization/positioning and treatment devices Vaclocs and masks.Assist MD with treatment simulation and use of immobilization molds.Photographs patients for documentation purposes.Physicians orders are correctly interpreted 90-95% of the time.Reviewed annually for proficiency in treating adult and geriatric cancer patients.Ability to provide simple dose calculations for emergency setups.Patient satisfactionPatient satisfaction achieves oncology service-wide target. There is evidence of patient satisfaction through the following: verbal comments from patients themselves or through their physician written feedback from patient evaluation cards comments and scoring on AIDET surveys and Press- Ganey results.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of radiation therapy.Ability to keep neat accurate records.Ability to follow physicians orders.Effective interpersonal and patient contact skills.Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age status as a protected veteran among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class Key Skills Environmental Safety,J2se,ABAP,Flexcube,Health And Safety Management,BI Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 68 - 98