Description The BASS Radiation Oncology Department is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist to join a forward-thinking team committed to creating and maintaining a culture of collaboration amongst the entire team to provide accurate, innovative and compassionate care to the patients utilizing Elekta VersaHD and Viewray MRIdian Linac. The successful candidate is responsible for administering therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation; using advanced level linear accelerators and other treatment units; and record and verify treatment software; as well as simulating patients in accordance with prescription and instruction of the Radiation Oncologists. They reliably and accurately document treatments delivered, and respectively and compassionately interact with patients. Duties: • Deliver accurate, efficient and reproducible radiation therapy treatments as indicated by prescription. • Proper use of a linear accelerator, use of beam monitoring equipment, TLDs, use of appropriate treatment devices, and correct chart and port film documentation. • Review diagnosis, patient chart, and identification. Review diagnosis, patient chart, and identification. • Perform morning warm up QA for linear accelerator and PET/CT machines. • Perform accurate and efficient radiation therapy treatment simulations. This includes proper use of a simulator, fabrication of various treatment devices, including custom blocks and basic dosimetry. Along with Photograph and tattooing of patients as required. • Recognize and report malfunctioning equipment. • Ability to communicate and work effectively with physicians and other staff, recognizing the importance of cooperation and contribution to a team effort. • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and multitask. • Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, making them feel comfortable while helping to ensure a high level of patient satisfaction. This includes patients who are severely ill and incapacitated. • Ability to frequently lift, move, and transfer patients. Also, must be able to lift and move supplies and equipment. • Take daily/weekly imaging to analyze and accurately reproduce patient positioning. • Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others. Aware of MRI safety protocols. • Performs other duties as assigned May participate in RO meetings including • RTT meetings • RO staff meeting • RO Chart Rounds Requirements Education / Certificates / Licenses • Completion of a 24-month course in radiologic technology and 12-month course in radiation therapy, or a Bachelor of Science degree in radiation therapy. • Licensure as a Radiation Therapy Technologist, ARRT certification • Licensure as a Radiation Therapy Technologist, California State License (CRT) • BLS/CPR Certification Required skills, knowledge, and abilities • Knowledge of Radiation Oncology Treatment and Imaging platforms utilizing the latest treatment techniques including 3D Conformal, IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, and brachytherapy procedures, clinical and operational workflows related to radiation treatment delivery, patient billing, oncology care environments, and regulatory standards. • CT/Simulation experience in all areas of radiation therapy, including brachytherapy. • Knowledge of the human anatomy and proper positioning of the patient to provide treatment as prescribed. • Experience and/or training in treatment delivery systems and EHR platforms (Mosaiq EHR, Epic EHR, VersaHD, AlignRT) • Effective in team building and working in a team environment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to respect and protect confidential information. • Ability to make good judgments in stressful situations. • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence. Pay Scale/Ranges: *Employees actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The pay scale/ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but an employees actual pay rate will be determined on a case-by-case basis.