Radiation Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 106,075; Full time

Job summary

CommonPhysicianHealth? Radiation Therapist role at Dignity Health – Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA. You will deliver prescribed radiation therapy, position patients, operate advanced equipment and monitor patients for safe, effective treatment.

Requirements include ARRT registration, CA licensure, and BLS. The position requires meticulous technical skill and compassionate patient care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Technical School Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy.
• Registered Technologist in Radiation Therapy.
• Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist: CA.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA BLS).

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient procedures involving patient simulation.
• Operate the Varian Trilogy linear accelerator and other radiation therapy equipment as needed.
• Interact with the ARIA electronic oncology information management system.
• Greet patients, verify patient identification, and use electronic charts to confirm radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions. Provide patients, family, and/or caregivers with information related to the treatment process; engage in discussion and answer questions regarding equipment and the daily visit routine to ensure understanding of the care provided throughout the course of radiation therapy.
• Prepare patients for treatment by assisting in dressing and directing/transporting them to the treatment room. Position patients and equipment in accordance with the treatment plan. Produce digital or film portal images and kV cone beam (CT‑like) images when appropriate to ensure accurate patient positioning and treatment.
• Program equipment to deliver treatment as prescribed by the physician. Work with the dosimetrist and/or physicist and administration to assure correct electronic documentation of treatment.

Skills

Patient positioning

Quality assurance

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Education

Technical school graduate in radiation therapy

Registered Radiation Therapist

Tools

ARIA system

Varian linear accelerator

CT simulation equipment

IMPAC

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort. Every day you will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment.

• Assist with patient procedures involving patient simulation.
• Operate the Varian Trilogy linear accelerator and other radiation therapy equipment as needed.
• Interact with the ARIA electronic oncology information management system.
• Greet patients, verify patient identification, and use electronic charts to confirm radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions. Provide patients, family, and/or caregivers with information related to the treatment process; engage in discussion and answer questions regarding equipment and the daily visit routine to ensure understanding of the care provided throughout the course of radiation therapy.
• Prepare patients for treatment by assisting in dressing and directing/transporting them to the treatment room. Position patients and equipment in accordance with the treatment plan. Produce digital or film portal images and kV cone beam (CT‑like) images when appropriate to ensure accurate patient positioning and treatment.
• Program equipment to deliver treatment as prescribed by the physician. Work with the dosimetrist and/or physicist and administration to assure correct electronic documentation of treatment.

Job Requirements

• Technical School Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy.
• Registered Technologist in Radiation Therapy.
• Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist: CA.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA BLS).

Preferred

• Two (2) years of recent radiation therapy experience.
• Experience using ARIA or IMPAC, Varian and CT simulation equipment.
• HDR brachytherapy experience.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health – Memorial Hospital is a 385‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. The hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

Pay Range

$65.57 – $77.24 /hour