Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking Radiation Therapist I/II (Per Diem) in California to deliver prescribed radiation therapy and run MRI simulation when applicable. You will operate MRIdian MR Linac and assist with dosimetry under Radiation Oncologist supervision.

Eligibile candidates should have CA licensure in Radiation Therapy, ARRT CRT, BLS/CPR, and strong clinical leadership. Per diem schedules may include days, evenings, nights, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent with accredited radiation therapy education program.
• 3+ years radiation therapy experience for RT II or <3 years for RT I.
• Graduate of accredited radiologic technology with radiation therapy course or BS in Radiation Therapy.
• Licensed by CA Dept of Public Health in Radiation Therapy (CRRT).
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (CRT).
• BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy to patients of all ages.
• Operate MRI control console and select proper imaging techniques.
• Reinforce treatment guidance and manage radiated area care/side effects.
• Perform simulation procedures and assist in dosimetry.
• Conduct diagnostic checks on equipment and QA tasks.
• Experience with ARIA is highly preferred.

Skills

Radiation therapy

MRI guidance

ARRT CRT

CPR/BLS

Leadership

Education

High school / vocational training in Radiation Therapy

CA state license – Radiation Therapy

ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy

Bachelor in Radiation Therapy (optional)

Tools

MRIdian MR Linac

ViewRay MRIdian control console

Varian Ethos**

ARIA

Job description

Radiation Therapist I / II - Radiation Oncology (Per Diem)

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Join our team as a Radiation Therapist I/II, where you will play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of patients and advancing cancer care! Under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist, you will perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) simulation procedures when applicable, following radiation therapy standards. Your responsibilities will also include delivering radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physicians, which may involve various procedures such as IMRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI, TBE, HDR, and CT-based simulations. Within this department, you will work with our MRI Linear Accelerator (MRIdian MR Linac made by ViewRay) and our Varian Ethos Machine (Adaptive Intelligence Linac). to learn more about the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center!

Additional Note: This position requires flexibility to accommodate varying patient needs. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and holidays. On-call responsibilities and mandatory overtime may also be necessary.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients of all ages.

• Operate MRI control console for each patient’s scan, including selection of proper imaging techniques and operates various peripheral hardware

• 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 diagnostic testing on equipment, general maintenance, and quality assurance as is appropriate

• Experience with Aria is highly preferred

Your qualifications should include:

• High School or equivalent; Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program

• >3 years radiation therapy experience with demonstrated strong technical leadership skills (for Radiation Therapist II); <3 years radiation therapy experience will be considered for Radiation Therapist I

• 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

• Hourly Per Diem Rate for RT II: $80.01/hr

• Hourly Per Diem Rate for RT I: $74.26/hr

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.