Radiation Therapist I

Huntington Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 72,296 - 110,249; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Radiation Therapist I to provide daily cancer patient treatments, position patients, adjust equipment for daily dose, and record information related to daily treatment and patient concerns. Maintain a clean, orderly work area and utilize computers.

Flexibility in shift hours is a possibility. Minimum one year of Radiation Therapist experience is preferred; a CRT license and BLS certification are required or preferred per policy.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or AMA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiaton Therapist experience.
• Current CRT license and BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily treatment for cancer patients.
• Position patients and adjust equipment for daily dose.
• Record necessary information pertaining to daily treatment and patient concerns.
• Maintain assigned work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Use of computers.
• Shift hours may be flexible.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Linear accelerators

Treatment planning

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Body mechanics

Isolation procedures

Standard precautions

Education

Associate's degree / AMA-approved Radiation Therapy program

Job description

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Expectations

Under limited supervision and as assigned by the Coordinator, provides daily treatment for cancer patients. Positions patients and adjusts equipment for proper daily dose and operations. Records necessary information pertaining to daily treatment and patient concerns. Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly condition. Use of computers. This position may require flexibility of hours.

Education

Associate's Degree or Graduate from an approved AMA school of Radiation Therapy Technology required.

Experience / Training

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Radiation Therapist, preferably working in the area to be assigned preferred.

Licenses / Certifications

• Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
• Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred

• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Fluoroscopy Permit issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

Skills

Knowledge of computers, anatomy, physiology, linear accelerators, simulator, treatment planning and equipment, body mechanics, isolation procedures and standard precautions.

Job Title: Radiation Therapist I

Department: Rad-Therapeutic

Shift Duration: 8

Primary Shift: Days

Time Type: Full time

Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $52.48 - $80.03.

Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.