Radiation Therapist (Sign on bonus eligible)

Radiation Oncology

Full Time

87700BR

Job Summary

***New hires are eligible for a sign-on bonus***

Under direct supervision, the Radiation Therapist is responsible for various radiotherapy and hyperthermia treatment procedures at a technical level. Responsibilities include setting up patient for treatment, following through on specific treatment, documenting treatment performed and working with department staff for maximum efficiency of services. As a multi-campus department, staff may be required to work at other campuses as assigned following Union guidelines for scheduling. Compliance with established Medical Center Environmental Safety Policies, HIPAA Standards, Joint Commission guidelines, and House and Telephone Standards, AIDET, and department QI projects is required.

Required Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Therapeutic Radiology.
• Licensure by the state of California in Therapeutic Radiology.
• Experience with the use of Megavoltage, supervoltage, and orthovoltage machines.
• Knowledge of Simulation procedures, IORT, Radioactive implants, HDR, Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia procedures.
• Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school.
• Licensure by the state of California in therapeutic radiology and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in therapeutic radiology.
• Ability to act independently, ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment regarding set-up or treatment decisions.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a variety of people.
• Positive attitude toward teamwork concept essential.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

License/Certification

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Therapeutic Radiology.
• Licensure by the state of California in Therapeutic Radiology.

About UCSF

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Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009013 RAD THER TCHNO

Job Category

Allied Health, Radiology, Technical & Technologist

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday to Friday