Radiation Therapist - USC Buena Park Radiation Oncology - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Radiation Therapist delivers ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist to restore and enhance the quality of life, eradicate or diminish disease and maintain health. The Radiation Therapist performs simulations, schedules patient treatment, and completes associated billing. The radiation therapist will be hired for the satellite radiation oncology locations and may be asked to help at any of the satellites if needed.

Essential Duties:

• Provides Radiation Therapy services by contributing as an essential member of the Radiation Oncology treatment team through provision of quality care of each patient undergoing a prescribed course of treatment.
• Performs skillfully in extreme, life-threatening emergencies: rapid grasp of the problem contingency management rapid matching of demands and resources in emergencies involving patient or equipment applies in treatment delivery.
• Participates effectively in the Therapeutic team approach to provide optimal treatment and follows appropriate procedures for setups.
• Resolves problems, disputes, complaints and criticism in a timely manner, informs that manages of any problems.
• Uses ARIA and all paperless items properly, effectively, and efficiently.
• Facilitates the continuity of care through the communication of information to all team members.
• Coordinates and meets multiple patient needs and requests; sets priorities and helps to coordinate appointments among multiple departments.
• Coordinates daily activities so as to devote complete attention to all necessary tasks involved in the treatment delivery.
• Evaluates and assesses daily, the patient's physical and psychological responses to treatment and refers patients for appropriate management when indicated.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (Adolescence, Adult, and Geriatric). This is to include principles of growth and development, assessment of data reflective of the patient's status, and interpretation of information to identify patient requirements relative to age specific needs.
• Maintains values congruent with the profession's code of ethics and scope of practice as well as adhering to national institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding treatment delivery and patient care.
• Maintains current state/national certifications in Radiation therapy.
• Demonstrates respect for confidentiality of medical records and privileged knowledge.
• Applies principles of Radiation protection at all times.
• Completes all clinical competency in place annually.
• Follows all policies & procedures set in place
• Performs daily and periodic quality assurance checks and related results, detects equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action.
• Effectively monitors daily schedule on all modalities and makes appropriate adjustments with schedule to properly treat with proper staffing.
• Completes all patient time-outs.
• Effectively & efficiently communicates with Radiation Oncologist, Physics, and Supervisor involving any issues or delays.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relations that contribute to high moral with the department by establishing a good working rapport with team workers.
• Responds to the needs of the department by accurately performing the daily billing and assures that all procedures performed are properly accounted for.
• Participates in cross training activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology. *New Graduates will be considered.
• Req Specialized/technical training Completed a 2 or 4-year program in radiation therapy or a degree in radiography combined with a certificate program in radiation therapy.

• Req Experience with Varian Machines, preferred Varian Truebeam
• Req Experience with Varian EMR, preferred ARIA 15.6

• Req Must have knowledge of basic dosimetry, MLC, CT Simulation, and IMRT.
• Req Strong technical skills, with a work ethic that inspires others.
• Req Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 1 year One year of experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Pref Bilingual in one of the threshold languages is highly desirable: Korean or Spanish.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Certified Radiologic Technologist (CA DPH)
• Req Radiation Therapy (ARRT)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 - $87.45. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.