Radiation Therapist: Per Diem to Permanent, Rotating Sites

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 164,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist to support patient care across the Radiation Oncology program. Under supervision, you will schedule, perform dose calculations, enter treatment data, and collaborate with physicians, physicists, and dosimetrists during simulations and CT planning.

The role involves administering ionizing radiation according to prescriptions, delivering safe and compassionate treatment, with rotations across UCLA Health Radiation Oncology

Qualifications

• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ARRT certification and California State License in Radiation Therapy (CRT).
• Skill in working with different treatment machines such as MR/CT scanners, HDR units and linear accelerators; recognize hazardous conditions.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate with patients.
• Ability to handle high-volume, rotating clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and perform dose calculations.
• Enter treatment data and collaborate with physicians, physicists, and dosimetrists during simulations and CT planning.
• Administer ionizing radiation according to prescriptions and provide basic patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

ARRT certification

CRT license

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Radiation therapy knowledge

Equipment operation

Patient communication

Tools

MR Scanner

CT Scanner

HDR units

Linear Accelerators

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist to support patient care across the Radiation Oncology program. Under supervision, you will schedule, perform dose calculations, enter treatment data, and collaborate with physicians, physicists, and dosimetrists during simulations and CT planning.

The role involves administering ionizing radiation according to prescriptions, delivering safe and compassionate treatment, with rotations across UCLA Health Radiation Oncology