Radiation Therapist I - Advanced Oncology Tech

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Duarte, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA seeks a Radiation Therapist I for the Radiation Oncology team on a per diem basis. You will deliver prescribed radiation therapy and support treatment planning alongside skilled clinicians.

Qualifications include CA licensure in radiation therapy, ARRT CRT, BLS/CPR, and a radiologic tech background with radiation therapy training. Per diem rate starts at $74.26/hr, with higher rates for more senior positions, as noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent; Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program
• 0-3 of related experience, depending on training
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

BLS/CPR

Education

High School or equivalent

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in Radiation Therapy

Graduate of accredited radiologic technology course plus radiation therapy course OR Graduate of accredited BS in Radiation Therapy Program

Licensed by the California State Department of Health (Certified in Radiation Therapy)

ARRT CRT certification

Job description

City of Hope in Duarte, CA seeks a Radiation Therapist I for the Radiation Oncology team on a per diem basis. You will deliver prescribed radiation therapy and support treatment planning alongside skilled clinicians.

Qualifications include CA licensure in radiation therapy, ARRT CRT, BLS/CPR, and a radiologic tech background with radiation therapy training. Per diem rate starts at $74.26/hr, with higher rates for more senior positions, as noted in the posting.