Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

City of Hope, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,230,057 - 11,022,177; Part time

Job summary

City of Hope, Inc. is looking for a Radiation Therapist I/II to join our team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will deliver essential radiation therapy and MRI simulations to patients, ensuring adherence to therapy standards. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in radiation therapy.

The position requires flexibility in shifts, including days, nights, and holidays. Our organization values compassionate care and offers competitive hourly rates: $80.01/hr for RT II and $74.26/hr for RT I.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor's in Radiation Therapy Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI simulation procedures under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist.
• Deliver radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Work with MRI Linear Accelerator and Varian Ethos Machine.

Skills

Technical leadership skills

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Radiation therapy procedures (IMRT, SRS, SBRT)

BLS or CPR certification

Education

Graduated from an accredited radiation therapy education program

Licensed by the California State Department of Health

Certification by the ARRT – in Radiation Therapy CRT

Job description

Overview

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

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we are changing lives and making a 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, please refer to the official center information.

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.

Your qualifications

• 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.