Radiation Therapist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Greenbrae, California.

This position is ideal for a radiation therapy professional with at least 3 years of recent Radiation Oncology experience who is comfortable delivering prescribed radiation treatments in a hospital or cancer-care setting.

The Radiation Therapist will work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, oncology nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer-care team to ensure accurate, safe, and compassionate treatment delivery.

Candidates must hold current ARRT certification, an active California Radiation Therapist license, and current BLS/BCLS certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans.
• Accurately position patients for each treatment session.
• Operate radiation therapy equipment safely and effectively.
• Verify patient identity, treatment site, treatment parameters, and prescribed dose before treatment.
• Follow established radiation-safety procedures and treatment protocols.
• Maintain reproducible patient positioning using appropriate immobilization devices.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and report changes in condition promptly.
• Assist with simulation and treatment-planning activities as assigned.
• Review treatment documentation for accuracy before therapy is delivered.
• Maintain accurate and timely treatment records using Epic.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, treatment expectations, and possible side effects.
• Provide compassionate support to patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other clinical staff.
• Participate in quality-assurance and radiation-safety activities.
• Identify equipment or treatment concerns and elevate them appropriately.
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• Minimum 3 years of Radiation Oncology / Radiation Therapist experience
• Current ARRT certification
• Active California Radiation Therapist license
• Current BLS / BCLS certification
• Strong knowledge of radiation therapy treatment techniques
• Strong understanding of radiation safety
• Ability to accurately follow treatment plans and physician prescriptions
• Strong patient-positioning and treatment-delivery skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

• Previous travel or contract Radiation Therapist experience
• Hospital-based radiation oncology experience
• Experience with high-volume treatment centers
• Epic documentation experience
• Experience with CT simulation
• Experience with advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Experience working with modern linear accelerator systems
• Familiarity with oncology treatment-management systems

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

• Radiation therapy delivery
• Patient positioning
• Treatment setup
• Linear accelerator operation
• Radiation safety
• Treatment-plan verification
• Immobilization techniques
• Oncology patient care
• Treatment documentation
• Patient education
• Quality assurance
• Epic EMR
• Multidisciplinary oncology collaboration

Schedule Requirements

• Day Shift
• Monday through Friday
• Five 8-hour shifts per week
• Start time typically between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM
• 40 hours per week
• No routine weekend schedule indicated

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Radiation Therapist who is clinically precise, patient-focused, and comfortable working independently within a multidisciplinary oncology environment.

You should have strong radiation-safety knowledge, excellent patient-positioning skills, and the ability to provide accurate and compassionate care throughout a patient’s treatment course.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

• Radiation Therapist
• Radiation Oncology Therapist
• Radiation Therapy Technologist
• ARRT Radiation Therapist
• Oncology Radiation Therapist
• Travel Radiation Therapist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.