Radiation Therapist – New Grads Welcome, $10K Sign-On

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA is seeking a Radiation Therapist for the Radiation Oncology department. New grads are welcome to apply and join a team utilizing advanced technologies such as Tomotherapy, RefleXion, Truebeam and HDR/brachytherapy to treat patients safely and effectively.

The role involves delivering prescribed radiation therapy, assisting in simulations and dosimetry, and ensuring daily QA on linear accelerators. California licensure and ARRT certification are required.

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
• Note: For candidates with more than 3 years of RT experiences, will qualify for RT II; this pay range is: $58.61/hr - $76.20/hr - $93.78/hr

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

Education

Radiation Therapy Education Program

Radiologic Technology with radiation therapy

Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy

CA State Department of Health License (Radiation Therapy)

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy CRT

BLS or CPR

Job description

City of Hope in Duarte, CA is seeking a Radiation Therapist for the Radiation Oncology department. New grads are welcome to apply and join a team utilizing advanced technologies such as Tomotherapy, RefleXion, Truebeam and HDR/brachytherapy to treat patients safely and effectively.

The role involves delivering prescribed radiation therapy, assisting in simulations and dosimetry, and ensuring daily QA on linear accelerators. California licensure and ARRT certification are required.