Radiation Therapist III - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Navista; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist for the cCARE Fresno, CA location. The role supports compassionate, patient-centered care with a competitive hourly range and sign-on bonus. 4/10 work schedule is available after onboarding and training.

You will work closely with the Radiation Oncology team to deliver prescribed radiation therapy safely and effectively. The position requires ARRT eligibility, graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program, and at least 4 years of

Qualifications

• ARRT Board eligible.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the ARRT.
• 4+ years of experience in a Radiation Therapist role.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields and angles.
• Place protective devices to shield healthy tissue.
• Simulate patients using CT or other devices to localize treatment areas.
• Maintain professional conduct essential to patient well-being.
• Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
• Observe patient progress and report signs of complications.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.
• Perform machine safety checks and report abnormalities.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologist and therapy team on treatment plan.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology

Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the ARRT

Job description

Job Description

As a part of our team, you’ll help deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. Join our Radiation Therapy team at cCARE Fresno, CA where your skills will directly impact the health and comfort of patients in your community. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping others.

This full-time position has an anticipated hourly pay range of $51.20 per hour - $73.00 per hour with a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance.

4/10 work schedule available after completion of onboarding and training.

What Radiation Therapy contributes to Cardinal Health

Radiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions. Radiation Therapy ensures the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to a patient's tumor using a linear accelerator machine. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment, according to established practices and standards.

Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.

• Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.

• Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.

• Simulates patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.

• Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.

• Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.

• Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.

• Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.

• Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.

• Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.

Qualifications

• ARRT Board eligible

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology

• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

• 4+ years of experience in a Radiation Therapist role.

Hourly range:$51.20 per hour - $73.00 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.