Radiation Therapist - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Days - Per Diem

Sharp; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, CA is seeking a Radiation Therapist to perform procedures, setups, simulations, and prescribed treatments under supervision. Eligible candidates will hold ARRT certification, BLS, and CRT credentials, with a preferred Bachelor's degree.

This per diem/part-time role requires flexibility for variable shifts, weekend coverage as needed, and ability to support continuous quality improvement in a busy oncology department. Prior hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Radiation Therapist (ARRT) is required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals is required.
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiation therapy procedures, setups, simulations and prescribed treatments under supervision.
• Assist in treatment planning and execution with Radiation Oncologist, Physicist or Lead Therapist.
• Maintain accurate pre- and post-treatment records and schedules.
• Prepare and maintain treatment equipment, immobilization devices, and supplies.
• Support department safety, infection control and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

ARRT Certification

AHA BLS

CRT Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

## Radiation Therapist - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Days - Per DiemApply: La Mesa, CA: Part time: Posted Today: JR209865**Hours:****Shift Start Time:**Variable**Shift End Time:**Variable**AWS Hours Requirement:**8/40 - 8 Hour Shift**Additional Shift Information:****Weekend Requirements:**As Needed**On-Call Required:**No**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**$68.450 - $88.330 - $98.920This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement. **This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 9/10/26 – 9/17/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.****What You Will Do** Performs procedures, setups, simulations, and prescribed treatments under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, or Lead Radiation Therapist to provide the highest level of care to Radiation Oncology patients. **Required Qualifications*** Certified Radiation Therapy (T)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED* AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED* Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED**Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor's Degree* 1 Year experience as a Certified Radiation Therapist in a physician's office or hospital setting.**Other Qualification Requirements*** Satisfactory completion of formal training program in a JRCERT/CHEA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent. - Required**Essential Functions** * Demonstrates initiative and teamwork Follows instructions and works with minimal supervision; complies with work schedules and deadlines. Consistently exerts positive energy to identify, recommend, and participate in problem resolution, in an objective manner.* Department improvement Participates in a pro-active manner, in both identifying concerns and offering solutions. Including the following meetings: Body Mechanics, Disaster Procedures, Fire, Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Infection Control.* General support Initiate supplies necessary for treatments. Assist in maintenance of inventory in clinical area. Assist in continuous quality improvement. Report equipment failure to supervisor. Maintains cleanliness. Accurately charges billing for procedures.* Meeting attendance Demonstrates an orderly and logical approach to resource utilization. Consistently utilizes time management skills to improve efficiency/ effectiveness ratio. Recognizes external factors and positively adjusts to change. Readily and willing adjusts to changes in the work environment.* Patient care Interprets and performs prescribed treatment plan. Maintains pre-treatment and treatment records: for simple dose-calculations as required. Operates simulator/mold and treatment equipment. Assist in preparation of weekly chart rounds. Maintains daily treatment schedules. Fabricates immobilization/positioning and treatment devices, i.e.molds Vaclocs, and masks. Assist MD with treatment simulation and use of immobilization molds. Photographs patients for documentation purposes. Physician's orders are correctly interpreted 90-95% of the time. Reviewed annually for proficiency in treating adult and geriatric cancer patients. Ability to provide simple dose calculations for emergency setups.* Patient satisfaction Patient satisfaction achieves oncology service-wide target. There is evidence of patient satisfaction through the following: verbal comments from patients themselves or through their physician, written feedback from patient evaluation cards, comments and scoring on AIDET surveys and Press- Ganey results. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Knowledge of radiation therapy.* Ability to keep neat, accurate records.* Ability to follow physician's orders.* Effective interpersonal and patient contact skills.