PRN Radiation Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist at South Bay Radiation Oncology in Chula Vista, CA. This PRN opportunity involves administering prescribed radiation therapy, verifying doses and fields, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role requires ARRT certification and a graduate of an accredited program, with flexibility for a variable schedule. On-site at a UC-San Diego Health System affiliated facility, you will work with the therapy team to prepare treatment plans and maintain

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 radiation therapy program.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by ARRT preferred.
• Two years clinical experience in similar setting preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed radiation therapy.
• Verify treatment dose, fields, and angles.
• Place protective devices to shield healthy tissue.
• Simulate patients using CT/scanner to localize treatment areas.
• Maintain treatment charts with accurate documentation.
• Monitor patient progress and report complications.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedures.
• Perform machine safety checks and report anomalies.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologist and therapy team on treatment plan.

Skills

Experience

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ARRT certification

Graduate of radiation therapy program

Two years clinical experience

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.

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

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