Staff Radiation Therapist - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Cardinal Health; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

FlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Therapy team affiliated with UC San Diego Health Physician Network. The role involves administering prescribed doses, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining treatment records in a patient-centered care environment.

The position offers an anticipated hourly rate of $52 to $74.10 with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• ARRT Board certification preferred.
• Two years clinical experience in similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.
• Ensure placement of protective devices to shield healthy tissue.
• Simulate patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to localize treatment areas.
• Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
• Observe clinical progress and report signs of complications.
• Perform machine safety checks and report abnormalities to Center Leader.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologist and therapy team on treatment plan.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Patient care

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

ARRT Board certified

Graduate of accredited radiation therapy program

Job description

This position is located at:South Bay Radiation Oncology - in affiliation with UC San Diego Health Physician Network959 Lane AveChula Vista, CA 91914As a part of our team, you’ll help deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. Join our Radiation Therapy team at South Bay Radiation Oncology where your skills will directly impact the health and comfort of patients in your community. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping others.This full-time position has an anticipated hourly pay range of $52 per hour - $74.10 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus!What Radiation Therapy contributes to Cardinal HealthRadiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions. Radiation Therapy ensures the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to a patient's tumor using a linear accelerator machine. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment, according to established practices and standards.ResponsibilitiesAdminister radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.Simulates patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.Display professional conduct essential to the well being of the radiation oncology patient.Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.Regular attendance and punctuality.Ability to be on call.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.Perform any other functions as required by management.QualificationsBachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferredARRT Board certified, preferredGraduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technologyCertification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistTwo years clinical experience in similar setting, preferredWhat is expected of you and others at this levelApplies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasksWorks on projects of moderate scope and complexityIdentifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolveApplies judgment within defined parametersReceives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projectsWork reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracyAnticipated hourly range: $52 per hour - $74.10 per hourBonus eligible: NoBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 1/4/2027 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.#LI-LPCardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click here