Radiation Therapist

Title: Radiation Therapist

Location: MemorialCare - Orange Coast Medical Center

Department: Radiology Therapeutic

Status: Part Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range*: $56.00/hr - $82.00/hr

$10,000 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

Performs specific technical duties of a radiation therapist and provides assistance for the proper functioning of the department. Ensures administration of high quality and comprehensive age and disease appropriate radiotherapy to oncology patients. Provides problem solving, issue resolution and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to consistently provides excellent customer service with a focus on safety, quality and service.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

* Utilizes all electronic systems effectively and appropriately.

* Demonstrates the required technical knowledge to perform quality imaging for all diagnostic exams and procedures while providing quality patient care and safety.

* Performs quality imaging appropriate to patients of all ages and conditions.

* Assures appropriate patient identification is performed and indication and history for exam is documented.

* Demonstrates the ability to properly position patients for therapy and to operate radiation therapy equipment according to protocol.

* Ensures patient and family education is conducted and documented according to department policies. 7. Ability to be at work and be on time.

* Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

* Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

* Ability to prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.