Job Information
Dignity Health Radiation Therapist in Stockton, California
Overview
St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
Administers radiation therapy treatments under the direction and approved treatment plans of a radiation therapy physician. Localizes patients on the simulator machine. Collects data needed by dosimetry for treatment planning. May perform dose calculations. This position requires providing care/service to a critically ill through adolescents through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served
Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures
Completes initial care within required time frames.
Performs subsequent care at required intervals.
Ensures physical care includes all pertinent body systems.
Ensures psycho-social care includes actual/potential needs.
Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into care.
Correctly differentiates between normal/abnormal findings.
Incorporates functional/developmental age into care: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Provides for the educaiton of the patient/family.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
California Board and National Board certified in Radiation Therapy.
CT CPRBLS;CT RTT;CT ARRT
Minimum one (1) year experience preferred.
Pay Range
$63.02- $72.70 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.