University of California- Davis Health
Radiation Therapist Technician Per Diem (RAD THER TCHNO PD)
University of California- Davis Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the radiation therapist works closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, fellow radiation therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver accurate radiation treatments to patients, based on treatment plans developed by dosimetrists and physicists. The treatments include radiation therapy using photon or electron beams, total body irradiation, stereotactic body radiation therapy, radiosurgery, 3D and IMRT treatments and participation in research protocols. Patient services are provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric oncology patients.Apply By Date:
8/27/2024 by 11:59pm, interviews may occur at anytimeQualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)Certificate by the State of California in Therapeutic Radiology.Certificate by the American Registry and Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy, RT (T).Continuing education hours must be completed to maintain credentials.Biennial CPR Skills certification.Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school.Proficient in the use of linear accelerators and CT-simulator equipment, related safety procedures and ability to recognize when unsafe or hazardous conditions exist.Knowledge of current practices in radiation therapy.Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, machine breakdowns, heavy patient volume and emergency cases.Ability to recognize and report any adverse reactions by patients to therapy.Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others and secure necessary information and cooperation from a variety of people.Ability to understand and implement the requirements of providing patient care with a highly regulated and constantly changing environment.Demonstrate the values of the organization: respect, honesty, integrity, compassion, fairness, innovation and stewardship of our resources.Create a welcoming environment for the patients, family and other interdisciplinary team customers.Responsible for being patient-centered in all aspects, and for continuously measuring, evaluating, and responding to the needs of the patients.Strive to continuously improve workflows and streamline processes to maximize patient and patients' family satisfaction and provide timely and responsive services; providing courteous, helpful, and sensitive service to customers; and listening to, informing, and involving customers as partners in the delivery of service.Key Responsibilities
65% - Radiation Therapy Treatments10% - Quality Assurance10% - Education and Training10% - Patient Care5% - DocumentationDepartment Overview
UC Davis Health's National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center's Department of Radiation Oncology offers the most advanced, cutting-edge treatments for cancer patients through our state-of-the-art technologies, providing over 18,000 radiation therapy treatments to over 1,000 patients per year. Clinical services include, external beam and internal (brachytherapy) radiation therapy treatments including total body irradiation for bone marrow transplant, superficial radiotherapy, and stereotactic body and radiosurgery.Position Information
Salary or Pay Range:
$118.17Salary Frequency:
HourlySalary Grade:
STEPSUC Job Title:
RAD THER TCHNO PDNumber of Positions:
1Appointment Type:
Staff: Per DiemPercentage of Time:
25Shift Hours:
VariableLocation:
Cancer Center (HSP093)Union Representation:
EX- Patient Care TechnicalBenefits Eligible:
NoHybrid/Remote/Onsite:
This position is 100% on-siteThis is not a H1-B opportunityPhysical Demands
Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursWalking - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursSitting - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursLifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursPushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursPushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursPushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 HoursBending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 HoursSquatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 HoursTwisting - Occasional Up to 3 HoursReaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursKeyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursEnvironmental Demands
Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 HoursMicrowave/Radiation - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursOperating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursMental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursComplex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursAbility to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursCommunication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursNumerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursConstant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursCustomer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursMultiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursWork Environment
Ability to assist in moving patients.Ability to lift 25 pounds for radiation therapy blocks.Must be willing to work variable hours and days, including weekends and holidays, as necessary.On call duties are assigned on a rotating basis and shared by all radiation therapists.Special Requirements
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s).This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our
Principles of Community , our
Clinical Strategic Plan
and our
strategic vision
for research and education, and our latest efforts to
outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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Under the general supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the radiation therapist works closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, fellow radiation therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver accurate radiation treatments to patients, based on treatment plans developed by dosimetrists and physicists. The treatments include radiation therapy using photon or electron beams, total body irradiation, stereotactic body radiation therapy, radiosurgery, 3D and IMRT treatments and participation in research protocols. Patient services are provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric oncology patients.Apply By Date:
8/27/2024 by 11:59pm, interviews may occur at anytimeQualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)Certificate by the State of California in Therapeutic Radiology.Certificate by the American Registry and Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy, RT (T).Continuing education hours must be completed to maintain credentials.Biennial CPR Skills certification.Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school.Proficient in the use of linear accelerators and CT-simulator equipment, related safety procedures and ability to recognize when unsafe or hazardous conditions exist.Knowledge of current practices in radiation therapy.Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, machine breakdowns, heavy patient volume and emergency cases.Ability to recognize and report any adverse reactions by patients to therapy.Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others and secure necessary information and cooperation from a variety of people.Ability to understand and implement the requirements of providing patient care with a highly regulated and constantly changing environment.Demonstrate the values of the organization: respect, honesty, integrity, compassion, fairness, innovation and stewardship of our resources.Create a welcoming environment for the patients, family and other interdisciplinary team customers.Responsible for being patient-centered in all aspects, and for continuously measuring, evaluating, and responding to the needs of the patients.Strive to continuously improve workflows and streamline processes to maximize patient and patients' family satisfaction and provide timely and responsive services; providing courteous, helpful, and sensitive service to customers; and listening to, informing, and involving customers as partners in the delivery of service.Key Responsibilities
65% - Radiation Therapy Treatments10% - Quality Assurance10% - Education and Training10% - Patient Care5% - DocumentationDepartment Overview
UC Davis Health's National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center's Department of Radiation Oncology offers the most advanced, cutting-edge treatments for cancer patients through our state-of-the-art technologies, providing over 18,000 radiation therapy treatments to over 1,000 patients per year. Clinical services include, external beam and internal (brachytherapy) radiation therapy treatments including total body irradiation for bone marrow transplant, superficial radiotherapy, and stereotactic body and radiosurgery.Position Information
Salary or Pay Range:
$118.17Salary Frequency:
HourlySalary Grade:
STEPSUC Job Title:
RAD THER TCHNO PDNumber of Positions:
1Appointment Type:
Staff: Per DiemPercentage of Time:
25Shift Hours:
VariableLocation:
Cancer Center (HSP093)Union Representation:
EX- Patient Care TechnicalBenefits Eligible:
NoHybrid/Remote/Onsite:
This position is 100% on-siteThis is not a H1-B opportunityPhysical Demands
Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursWalking - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursSitting - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursLifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursPushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursPushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursPushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 HoursBending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 HoursSquatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 HoursTwisting - Occasional Up to 3 HoursReaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursKeyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursEnvironmental Demands
Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 HoursMicrowave/Radiation - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursOperating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursMental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursComplex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursAbility to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursCommunication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursNumerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursConstant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursCustomer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursMultiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursWork Environment
Ability to assist in moving patients.Ability to lift 25 pounds for radiation therapy blocks.Must be willing to work variable hours and days, including weekends and holidays, as necessary.On call duties are assigned on a rotating basis and shared by all radiation therapists.Special Requirements
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s).This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our
Principles of Community , our
Clinical Strategic Plan
and our
strategic vision
for research and education, and our latest efforts to
outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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