Radiation Therapist II

Huntington Hospital, NY; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena seeks a Radiation Therapist II to deliver daily cancer treatments and ensure patient safety. The role requires positioning patients and adjusting equipment for accurate dose delivery, plus thorough documentation of each treatment.

Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree in Radiation Therapy, a minimum of five years of experience, and active CRT, BLS, and ARRT certifications. A CDPH fluoroscopy permit is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Radiation Therapy required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• CRT, BLS, and ARRT certifications required.
• Fluoroscopy permit preferred (CDPH).

Responsibilities

• Provides daily cancer treatments under supervision.
• Positions patients and calibrates equipment for dose delivery.
• Documents daily treatments and verifies information.
• Addresses patient questions and concerns.
• Works with team to maintain department quality and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Linear accelerators

Simulator

Treatment planning software

Job description

Expectations:

Under limited supervision and as assigned by the Physicist, Chief Therapist or Manager, provides discernible leadership to leadership to therapist staff regarding maintaining department quality expectations and customer service. Provides daily treatments for cancer patients. Positions patients and adjusts equipment for daily treatment dose delivery in a safe and effective manner. Documents necessary and verifiable information pertaining to daily treatments. Formally addresses patient concerns. Maintains a neat and orderly assigned work area. This position may require flexibility of hours.

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

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, preferably working in the area to be assigned.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

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

Preferred:

• 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 II

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 $54.84 - $83.63.

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.