Radiation Therapist (New Grads Encouraged to Apply)

The US Oncology Network; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The US Oncology Network in Santa Clarita, CA, is hiring a Full-time Radiation Therapist at our City of Hope location. New grads are welcome to apply, and the position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

You will deliver radiation therapy under supervision, ensure accurate beam placement and dose delivery, and record treatment data in the EMR. There is a clear path from RTT I to RTT II to Senior based on years of practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required.
• Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.
• Radiation Therapist I: 0–3 years experience, RTT II: 3–5 years, Senior: 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical records.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately completes simple MU calculations.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

ARRT certification

State license

Education

Accredited radiation therapy program

Job description

Overview

We have an immediate opening for a Full time Radiation Therapist at our City of Hope location in Santa Clarita to join our team. New grads are welcome to apply. This position is offering a $10,000 sign on bonus.

Salary

RTT I: $47.74–$64.44
RTT II: $56.75–$76.61
RTT SR: $63.63–$85.90

Applicants will be hired into the appropriate title based on their credentials and years of experience applicable.

SCOPE

Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately completes simple MU calculations.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.
• Radiation Therapist I: requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT.
• Radiation Therapist II: requires 3-5 years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.
• Senior Radiation Therapist: requires 5+ years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.