Radiation Therapy Support Specialist

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flex spending

401(k) matching

PTO

Alternative work schedule

Enrichment opportunities

Job summary

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center in California is seeking full-time Radiation Therapy Assistants to support our radiation therapy team in delivering safe treatments to cancer patients. You will prepare patients, assist with positioning, and help maintain treatment rooms under supervision.

You will work closely with radiation therapists and nurses, ensure patient comfort, monitor during daily treatments, and keep thorough records.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in physician office or hospital setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiation therapy and assist with positioning.
• Assist in setup and calibration of radiation therapy equipment.
• Maintain accurate treatment records.
• Monitor patients during daily treatments.
• Help with inventory counts and quality checks.
• Follow safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure.
• Collaborate with radiation therapists, nurses and oncologists.
• Educate patients and families about the process.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment areas.

Skills

Healthcare teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

English fluency

Compassion

Safety procedures

Basic computer skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center in California is seeking full-time Radiation Therapy Assistants to support our radiation therapy team in delivering safe treatments to cancer patients. You will prepare patients, assist with positioning, and help maintain treatment rooms under supervision.

You will work closely with radiation therapists and nurses, ensure patient comfort, monitor during daily treatments, and keep thorough records.