What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at Uniospecialtycare?
Radiation Therapist
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 154 providers consisting of 110 physicians and 44 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Radiation Therapist is a non-exempt position that assists in localizing tumors, participates in treatment planning, and delivers high doses of ionizing radiation prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Radiation Therapists are the primary liaison between patients and other members of the radiation oncology team. The Radiation Therapist uses professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting with treatment planning, recognizing, and resolving equipment problems and treatment discrepancies, anticipating patient needs and concerns, and determining when treatment should be withheld until a physician can be consulted.
What you will be doing
- Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and uses all equipment proficiently, including function, emergency shutdown procedures, and warm-up procedures.
- Ensures that proper tattoos and/or skin markings are given and documented per GHP policy.
- Performs and documents Quality Assurance on IMRT plans, HDR equipment, daily treatment machines, and laser equipment per GHP policy.
- Observe the first signs of any complications and determine when a treatment should be withheld until a physician is consulted.
- Follows all procedures for reporting safety issues or potentially hazardous working conditions to the lead therapist or management.
What you will bring to the team
- Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy
- ARRT and State of California certification
- CPR certified
- Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures
- Skill in effectively communicating both orally and in writing with physicians, co-workers, and administration.
What we can offer you
- Competitive Salary and Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Generous time off (start accruing on your first day - no waiting period)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Company Discounts
- Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office.
- Employee Recognition
Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown