PRN Radiation Therapist

Cardinal Health; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Radiation Therapist for a PRN on-site role at South Bay Radiation Oncology in Chula Vista, CA. You will administer prescribed radiation doses, verify treatment parameters, and maintain patient safety and charting accuracy.

The position requires a degree in a related field, ARRT certification (preferred), and flexible scheduling. Two years of clinical experience in a similar setting are valued, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field or experience.
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology.
• ARRT Board certified preferred.
• Two years of clinical experience in a similar setting preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
• Verify prescribed dose, fields, and angles before treatment.
• Place protective devices to shield healthy tissue.
• Simulate patients for localization of treatment areas.
• Maintain accurate treatment charts and documentation.
• Monitor patient progress and report complications.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols.
• Perform machine safety checks and report abnormalities.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologist and therapy team on treatment plans.
• Ensure timely completion of processing and reporting.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate of accredited radiation therapy program

ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy

ARRT Board certified (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

This position is located at:

South Bay Radiation Oncology

959 Lane Ave

Chula Vista, CA 91914

Our providers are affiliated with UC-San Diego Health System.

Radiation Therapy ensures the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to a patient's tumor using a linear accelerator machine. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment, according to established practices and standards.

This is a PRN (as needed) opportunity with an anticipated hourly rate of $51.20-$73/hour.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.
• Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.
• Simulates patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.
• Display professional conduct essential to the well being of the radiation oncology patient.
• Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
• Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.
• Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.
• Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.
• Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• ARRT Board certified, preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Two years clinical experience in similar setting, preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed

Anticipated hourly range

$51.20 per hour - $73 per hour

Bonus eligible

No

Benefits

Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close

10/12/2026

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.