Radiation Therapist

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System at Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, CA seeks a Radiation Therapist to perform technical duties and support department operations. The role emphasizes safe, high-quality imaging and patient care for diverse patient ages and conditions.

Competitive pay includes $63.00–$92.00 per hour with a $10,000 signing bonus for external hires, contingent on requirements. ARRT RT license is required; CA CRT license preferred; BCLS must be current.

Qualifications

• Current California licenses and ARRT RT certification are required or preferred.
• One year of acute care experience or equivalent is expected.
• BCLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes all electronic systems effectively and appropriately.
• Assists with clerical duties.
• Demonstrates the required technical knowledge to perform quality imaging for all diagnostic exams and procedures while providing quality patient care and safety.
• Performs quality imaging appropriate to patients of all ages and conditions.
• Assures appropriate patient identification is performed and indication and history for exam is documented.
• Ensures patient and family education is accomplished as appropriate and according to department policies.
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Education

Current California Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RHA) or Therapeutic

Radiologic Technology (RHT) required

Current CRT license in the State of California (preferred)

Current ARRT (RT) license, Radiation Therapy (required)

Current fluoroscopy license in California (preferred)

Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card required

Job description

Title: Radiation Therapist

Location: Saddleback Medical Center

Department: Radiology Therapeutic

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range*: $63.00/hr - $92.00/hr

$10,000 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

Performs specific technical duties of a radiation therapist and provide assistance for the proper functioning of the department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Utilizes all electronic systems effectively and appropriately.
• Assists with clerical duties.
• Demonstrates the required technical knowledge to perform quality imaging for all diagnostic exams and procedures while providing quality patient care and safety.
• Performs quality imaging appropriate to patients of all ages and conditions.
• Assures appropriate patient identification is performed and indication and history for exam is documented.
• Ensures patient and family education is accomplished as appropriate and according to department policies.
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 1-year acute care experience or equivalent

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current California Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RHA) or Therapeutic
• Radiologic Technology (RHT) required
• Current CRT license in the State of California (preferred)
• Current ARRT (RT) license, Radiation Therapy (required)
• Current fluoroscopy license in California (preferred)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card required