Radiation Therapist I (Per Diem)

City of Hope • South Pasadena, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
Department Information – South Pasadena
The Radiation Therapist I reports directly to the Director of Radiation Oncology. This person will perform treatments and simulations on a Varian 2100iX and Philips CT simulator, and works closely with the entire radiation oncology care team to ensure prompt and efficient care delivery following COH policies and procedures. This role will collaborate regularly with other staff and leadership for ongoing clinical operational awareness. New grads are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

• High School or equivalent; Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program
• 0-3 of related experience, depending on training
• Licensed by the California State Department of Health (Certified in Radiation Therapy)
• Certification by the ARRT – in Radiation Therapy CRT
• BLS or CPR

Nice To Haves

• New grads are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED