Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting in localizing tumors, participates in treatment planning and delivering high doses of ionizing radiation treatment to patients in accordance with prescription and instructions from Radiation Oncologists under direction of the Manager of Radiation Oncology. In accordance with the mission and philosophy of Dignity, the Senior Radiation Therapist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families.

Qualifications

Minimum:

Three (3) to five (5) years combined experience in healthcare industryAssociate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy technology from an accreditedMinimum five (5) years experience as a Staff Radiation Therapist in a Radiation Oncology Clinic in a community hospital or free standing facilityMinimum three (3) years as Staff Radiation Therapist in a teaching University Medical Center

Preferred:

One (1) to two (2) years experience with a minimum of one (1) year in a related fieldOverview

About Sequoia Hospital – Hello Humankindness

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care, affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment, including private, spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.

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