Staff Radiation Therapist - $5000 Sign On Bonus

Navista; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 146,709,000 - 209,175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k plan

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health's South Bay Radiation Oncology, affiliated with UC San Diego Health Physician Network, seeks a Radiation Therapist in Chula Vista, CA. This full-time role administers prescribed radiation doses, verifies treatment fields, and supports the therapy team in delivering patient-centered care.

The position offers an hourly pay range of $51.20 to $73, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include safety checks, charting, and collaboration with oncologists to plan treatments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• ARRT board certification is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by ARRT is preferred.
• Two years of clinical experience in a similar setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment and verify fields and angles.
• Place protective devices to shield healthy tissue.
• Simulate patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to localize treatment areas.
• Maintain accurate treatment chart documentation.
• Observe patient progress and report signs of complications.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedures and perform machine safety checks.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologist and therapy team on treatment plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

ARRT Board certified

Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology

Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by ARRT

Two years clinical experience in similar setting

Job description

This position is located at:

South Bay Radiation Oncology - in affiliation with UC San Diego Health Physician Network

959 Lane Ave

Chula Vista, CA 91914

As 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 $51.20 per hour - $73 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

What Radiation Therapy contributes to Cardinal Health

Radiation 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.

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• ARRT Board certified, preferred

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology

• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

• Two years clinical experience in similar setting, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks

• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve

• Applies judgment within defined parameters

• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated hourly range:$51.20 per hour - $73 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:8/17/2026

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.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal 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/Affirmative Action 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.