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In this role, you will work under the general supervisor of the Chief Radiation Therapy Technologist and your functions will include:
Applying ionizing radiation according to MD's prescription (3D,IMRT,SBRT,SRS,HDR)
Patient scheduling and appointments
Performing dose calculations
Treatment data entry
Working with physicians, physicists and dosimetrists to perform simulations and treatment planning CT's
This position will be working in both Westwood and Santa Monica locations, as well as other future sites as assigned.
*May be hired as Radiation Therapist if less than 5 years of experience.
Salary for Senior: $66.04 - $87.12 hourly
Salary for Radiation Therapist: $61.60 - $81.20 hourly
Qualifications
Required:
ARRT License
CRT License
5 or more years radiation therapy experience
BLS/CPR from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Skill in working with different types of treatment machines such as MR Scanner, CT Scanner, HDR units and Linear Accelerators and ability to recognize when hazardous conditions may exist
Ability to lift cerrobend blocks weighing up to 35 pounds.
Knowledge of basic physics as applicable to Radiation Therapy.
Ability to use an electronic calculator to perform dose calculations.
Skill in communicating various technical aspects of Radiation Therapy at a level understood by patients.
Skill in recognizing and reporting any adverse patient therapy reactions.
Knowledge of the principles and applications of thermo-luminescent dosimeters.
Skill in reading documents written with medical terminology and ability to read and implement computer-generated physics treatment plans.
Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.
Working knowledge of University procedures regarding isolation of immuno-suppressed patients.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians and physicists.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.