Radiation Therapist

Davita Inc.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist to provide exceptional patient care and support to students. This per diem role involves delivering radiation therapy, performing simulations, and ensuring quality assurance in a compassionate setting. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a commitment to patient and student education.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent with specialized training in Radiologic Technology.
• Graduates from accredited radiology and radiation therapy courses preferred.
• BLS or CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy to patients of all ages.
• Perform simulation and quality assurance checks on linear accelerators.
• Assist in dosimetry procedures and report equipment operation issues.

Skills

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Education

Graduated from accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Licensed by the California State Department of Health

Certification by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy CRT

Job description

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology (Lancaster/Antelope Valley) (Per Diem)

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Join our team as a Radiation Therapist I/II, where you will play a vital role in delivering radiation therapy to patients according to physician prescriptions and established standards! Your responsibilities may include a range of procedures, such as IMRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI, TBE, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, and CT-based simulations. In addition to patient care, you will provide clinical instruction to students, contributing to their education and development in the field. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients and mentoring the next generation of radiation therapists!

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients of all ages.
• Reinforce recommendations given to patient by healthcare professional concerning reaction to treatment and care of radiated area, prevention, or treatment of generalized and local side effects
• Perform simulation procedures as prescribed by physician and assist in dosimetry procedures
• Perform daily quality assurance checks on linear accelerators, reporting any variation in morning warm-up. Reports improper equipment operation to appropriate personnel

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• High School or equivalent; Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program
• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology course plus radiation therapy course OR Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Program
• Licensed by the California State Department of Health (Certified in Radiation Therapy)
• Certification by the ARRT - in Radiation Therapy CRT
• BLS or CPR
• Note: For candidates with >3 years of experience: Radiation Therapist II (Per Diem Rate: $83.08/hr)
• For candidates with <3 years of experience: Radiation Therapist I (Per Diem Rate: $70.04/hr)

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.