Radiation Therapist

19 days ago
United StatesFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join DCH Health System as a Radiation Therapist – On-Call Required in United States. Overview Performs radiation treatment procedures, administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the physician, and charts daily treatment information. Responsibilities Administers radiation treatments to patients on the linear accelerators per physician prescription.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administers radiation treatments to patients on the linear accelerators per physician prescription.
  • Detects and reports significant changes in patients’ conditions and determine when to withhold treatment until the physician is consulted.
  • Performs other clinical and technical duties with direct or indirect supervision.
  • Constructs/prepares immobilization, beam directional and beam modification devices.

Requirements

  • as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
  • Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
  • Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
  • Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join DCH Health System as a Radiation Therapist – On-Call Required.

Key Skills

Radiation therapyPatient careLinear acceleratorsQuality assuranceSimulation proceduresMedical documentationRadiation protectionEquipment maintenancePatient safetyClinical dutiesTechnical dutiesAria softwareImagingTeamworkCommunication
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Position Insights

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at DCH Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Radiation therapy, Patient care, Linear accelerators, Quality assurance, Simulation procedures, Medical documentation, Radiation protection, Equipment maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Administers radiation treatments to patients using linear accelerators according to physician prescriptions and maintains accurate medical records. Performs quality assurance activities, assists with simulation procedures, and ensures patient safety through strict adherence to radiation protection p...

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