Radiation Therapist

Socket.dev; Greenbrae Boardwalk (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an experienced Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Greenbrae, California. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in Radiation Oncology, ARRT certification, and an active California Radiation Therapist license, with BLS/BCLS current.

You will deliver prescribed radiation treatments, position patients, and operate equipment safely within a multidisciplinary cancer-care team. Epic documentation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Radiation Oncology / Radiation Therapist experience.
• Current ARRT certification.
• Active California Radiation Therapist license.
• Current BLS / BCLS certification.
• Strong knowledge of radiation therapy treatment techniques.
• Strong understanding of radiation safety.
• Ability to accurately follow treatment plans and physician prescriptions.
• Strong patient‑positioning and treatment‑delivery skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans.
• Accurately position patients for each treatment session.
• Operate radiation therapy equipment safely and effectively.
• Verify patient identity, treatment site, treatment parameters, and prescribed dose before treatment.
• Follow established radiation-safety procedures and treatment protocols.
• Maintain reproducible patient positioning using immobilization devices.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and report changes in condition promptly.
• Assist with simulation and treatment‑planning activities as assigned.
• Review treatment documentation for accuracy before therapy is delivered.
• Maintain accurate and timely treatment records using Epic.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, treatment expectations, and possible side effects.
• Provide compassionate support to patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other clinical staff.
• Participate in quality‑assurance and radiation‑safety activities.
• Identify equipment or treatment concerns and escalate them appropriately.
• Follow infection‑control, patient‑safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

ARRT certification

California license

BLS/BCLS

Radiation therapy

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

Tools

Epic documentation

Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Greenbrae, California.

This position is ideal for a radiation therapy professional with at least 3 years of recent Radiation Oncology experience who is comfortable delivering prescribed radiation treatments in a hospital or cancer-care setting.
The Radiation Therapist will work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, oncology nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer-care team to ensure accurate, safe, and compassionate treatment delivery.
Candidates must hold current ARRT certification, an active California Radiation Therapist license, and current BLS/BCLS certification.

Key Responsibilities

• · Deliver radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans.
• · Accurately position patients for each treatment session.
• · Operate radiation therapy equipment safely and effectively.
• · Verify patient identity, treatment site, treatment parameters, and prescribed dose before treatment.
• · Follow established radiation-safety procedures and treatment protocols.
• · Maintain reproducible patient positioning using appropriate immobilization devices.
• · Monitor patients throughout treatment and report changes in condition promptly.
• · Assist with simulation and treatment‑planning activities as assigned.
• · Review treatment documentation for accuracy before therapy is delivered.
• · Maintain accurate and timely treatment records using Epic.
• · Educate patients regarding procedures, treatment expectations, and possible side effects.
• · Provide compassionate support to patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• · Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other clinical staff.
• · Participate in quality‑assurance and radiation‑safety activities.
• · Identify equipment or treatment concerns and escalate them appropriately.
• · Follow infection‑control, patient‑safety, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have

• · Minimum 3 years of Radiation Oncology / Radiation Therapist experience
• · Current ARRT certification
• · Active California Radiation Therapist license
• · Current BLS / BCLS certification
• · Strong knowledge of radiation therapy treatment techniques
• · Strong understanding of radiation safety
• · Ability to accurately follow treatment plans and physician prescriptions
• · Strong patient‑positioning and treatment‑delivery skills
• · Excellent attention to detail
• · Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have

• · Previous travel or contract Radiation Therapist experience
• · Hospital‑based radiation oncology experience
• · Experience with high‑volume treatment centers
• · Epic documentation experience
• · Experience with CT simulation
• · Experience with advanced radiation therapy techniques
• · Experience working with modern linear accelerator systems
• · Familiarity with oncology treatment‑management systems
• Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with

• · Radiation therapy delivery
• · Patient positioning
• · Treatment setup
• · Linear accelerator operation
• · Radiation safety
• · Treatment‑plan verification
• · Immobilization techniques
• · Oncology patient care
• · Treatment documentation
• · Patient education· Quality assurance
• · Epic EMR
• · Multidisciplinary oncology collaboration
• Schedule Requirements
• · Day Shift
• · Monday through Friday
• · Five 8‑hour shifts per week
• · Start time typically between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM
• · 40 hours per week
• · No routine weekend schedule indicated
• Ideal Candidate — The ideal candidate is an experienced Radiation Therapist who is clinically precise, patient‑focused, and comfortable working independently within a multidisciplinary oncology environment.
• You should have strong radiation‑safety knowledge, excellent patient‑positioning skills, and the ability to provide accurate and compassionate care throughout a patient’s treatment course.
• This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:
• · Radiation Therapist
• · Radiation Oncology Therapist
• · Radiation Therapy Technologist
• · ARRT Radiation Therapist
• · Oncology Radiation Therapist
• · Travel Radiation Therapist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.