Radiation Therapist I/II - New Grads Welcome

City of Hope, Inc.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in California is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join their team in delivering high-quality patient care and radiation therapy. The ideal candidate will have relevant education and licenses, along with a commitment to patient well-being. This role involves performing treatment procedures and quality assurance checks to ensure outstanding service. Positions available for both experienced and new candidates, with competitive pay rates depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited radiation therapy program.
• Licensed by California State Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a prescribed course of radiation therapy to patients.
• Reinforce treatment recommendations to patients.
• Perform simulation procedures as prescribed.

Skills

Deliver prescribed radiation therapy

Patient care and support

Quality assurance checks

Simulation procedures

Education

Post High School Vocational Training in Radiation Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy

Job description

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

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Join our team as a Radiation Therapist I/II, where you will play a vital role in delivering radiation therapy to patients according to physician prescriptions and established standards! Your responsibilities may include a range of procedures, such as IMRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI, TBE, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, and CT-based simulations. In addition to patient care, you will provide clinical instruction to students, contributing to their education and development in the field. As for our equipment, we utilize a Varian 2100iX with onboard imager/cone beam CT. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients and mentoring the next generation of radiation therapists!

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients of all ages.
• Reinforce recommendations given to patient by healthcare professional concerning reaction to treatment and care of radiated area, 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. Reports improper equipment operation to appropriate personnel.

Your qualifications should include:

• 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 CPRNote: For candidates with >3 years of experience: Radiation Therapist II (Pay Range: $58.56/hr - $73.20/hr - $87.8425/hr)
  • For candidates with <3 years of experience: Radiation Therapist I (Pay Range: $53.37/hr - $66.70/hr - $80.055/hr)

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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