Therapist Radiation

Position Summary:
-Under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Manager, the Radiation Therapist and Lead Radiation Therapist for the Radiation Oncology Department in the Hoag Family Cancer Institute of Hoag Hospital organization perform localizing tumors, participate in treatment planning and deliver high doses of ionizing radiation treatment to patients in accordance with prescription and instructions from Radiation Oncologists.
-The Per Diem Radiation Therapist display and practice a work-style that reflects the mission, vision and values of the Department as well as the Organization.
-Participate in the continuous quality improvement process.
-Maintain a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance.

Required Skills & Experience:
-Excellent communication skills; customer-focused; excellent attention to detail; able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; strong interpersonal skills; able to work in a team environment.
-Proven excellent customer services skills, including the ability to progressively probe, analyze, identify root causes of problems, provide practical solutions, and negotiate resolutions.
-Proficient in CT simulation techniques.
-Computer skill required: proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Radiation Oncology EMR (Mosaiq).

-Licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy or equivalent as recognized by the ARRT.

-Utilization of Elekta and Tomotherapy machines.