Radiation Therapy Specialist

Palm Imaging (Full-Time, Day Shift) -

Our mission is to participate in Jesus Christ’s ministry, bringing health, healing, and wholeness to humanity by : Creating a supportive faculty practice framework that allows Loma Linda University School of Medicine physicians and surgeons to educate, conduct research, and deliver quality health care with optimum efficiency, deploying a motivated and competent workforce trained in customer service and whole person care principles and providing safe, seamless and satisfying health care encounters for patients while upholding the highest standards of fiscal integrity and clinical ethics.

Our core values are compassion, integrity, humility, excellence, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

The Radiation Therapy Specialist performs age-specific (infant, toddler, preschooler, school-age, adolescent, young adult, middle adult, later adult) therapeutic radiation procedures as ordered by a physician to assist in the treatment of cancer patients, as well as other patients.

Identifies and seeks resolution of treatment related problems using available resources; assists other members of the treatment team.

Performs other duties as needed.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Radiation Therapy certification required. Minimum two years of radiation therapy experience.

• Knowledge to accurately place custom blocking devices and subsequent alignment with marked patient anatomy. Able to : read;
• write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position;
• troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others;
• be assertive and consistent in following and / or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure;
• lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone;
• think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively;

work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.

• Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone;
• identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place / patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position;

discern temperature variances through touch.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy required. California State (CRT) in Radiation Therapy required.