Radiology Tech

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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