Radiology Tech

Job Description

Radiation Therapy Technologist (Part-Time, 0.25 FTE) - VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to announce a potential opportunity for a Radiation Therapy Technologist to join our team in supporting Radiation Oncology Services at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved Therapeutic Radiologic Technology program, evidenced by a certificate or associate degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy (T).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment.
  • Delivery of therapeutic radiation for cancer and abnormal cell growth treatments.
  • Performing 3D-Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), and Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).
  • Ability to generate radiation dose distribution and dose calculations in collaboration with medical physicists and radiation oncologists.
• Strong understanding of radiation safety protocols, patient positioning, and treatment verification procedures.
• Proficiency in medical record documentation and compliance with HIPAA and VA guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate radiation therapy equipment to accurately deliver prescribed therapeutic radiation treatments.
• Ensure correct patient positioning, alignment, and immobilization for safe and effective radiation therapy.
• Monitor patients' reactions to treatment and report any adverse effects to the radiation oncologist or medical physicist.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure equipment is functioning correctly and safely.
• Assist in the implementation of treatment plans by verifying imaging and radiation delivery settings.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and dosimetrists to ensure precision in treatment delivery.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with VA Long Beach Healthcare System policies.
• Follow all applicable safety and infection control protocols, ensuring patient and staff protection from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Work Schedule & Hours:

• Part-Time Position (0.25 FTE) - 10 Hours Per Week
• Workdays: Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
• Shifts: 8-hour shifts within standard duty hours of 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (local time zone), flexible scheduling possible based on operational needs.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location

US-CA-Long Beach

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Gracie Barstad

Direct phone number

314-744-4133

Recruiter : Email

gracie_barstad@spectrumhealth.com