Radiation Therapist I/II - New Grads Welcome!

Radiation Therapist – Radiation Oncology (Lancaster/Antelope Valley) (Full Time) - Eligible for $20,000 sign on bonus!

Radiation Therapist I/II responsible for delivering radiation therapy to patients according to physician prescriptions and established standards. Perform procedures including IMRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI, TBE, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, and CT-based simulations. Provide clinical instruction to students and mentor the next generation of radiation therapists. Operate Varian 2100iX with onboard imager/cone beam CT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients of all ages.
• Reinforce recommendations given to patients by healthcare professionals concerning reaction to treatment and care of radiated areas, prevention, or treatment of generalized and local side effects.
• Perform simulation procedures as prescribed by physician and assist in dosimetry procedures.
• Perform daily quality assurance checks on linear accelerators, reporting any variation in morning warm-up and reporting improper equipment operation to appropriate personnel.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent; Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program.
• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology course plus radiation therapy course OR Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Program.
• Licensed by the California State Department of Health (Certified in Radiation Therapy).
• Certification by the ARRT – in Radiation Therapy CRT.
• BLS or CPR.
• Note: For candidates with >3 years of experience: Radiation Therapist II (Pay Range: $60.31/hr - $75.39/hr - $90.47/hr).
• For candidates with <3 years of experience: Radiation Therapist I (Pay Range: $54.97/hr - $68.71/hr - $82.45/hr).

Equal Opportunity Employer

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.