Radiation Therapist, Per Diem

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer prescribed radiation treatments and document outcomes. The role includes conducting safety checks, QA procedures, and monitoring patients for adverse reactions in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited radiotherapy program graduate status, RT/CRT certificates, and BLS CPR certification, with 1 year preferred experience in radiation therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited Radiotherapy program.
• Must have valid R.T. and CRT certificates.
• Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Will administer radiation treatments and document appropriately.
• Performs quality assurance procedures per policy and monitors patients for potential reactions.

Skills

Treatment techniques

Communication

Therapeutic equipment

Radiation safety

Patient care

Education

Radiotherapy program graduate

Tools

Megavoltage accelerator

Medical imaging devices

Job description

Will administer radiation treatments and document appropriately. Performs quality assurance procedures per policy and monitors patients for potential reactions.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of different treatment techniques and positioning.
• Communication skills.
• Technical skill in operation of therapeutic equipment.
• Basic understanding of physics and radiation safety.
• Ability and knowledge to work with patients ages adolescence through elderly.

Required Experience

Education:

• Graduate from accredited Radiotherapy program.
• Must have valid R.T. and CRT certificates.
• Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association

Experience:

• One (1) year experience in radiation therapy preferred.
• Previous experience in the operation of different types of treatmentmachines including megavoltage accelerator.

Address 12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary 75.00-75.00

Shift Days

Zip Code 90602