What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist I position at City of Hope?
Radiation Therapist I - Radiation Oncology (Torrance) (Per Diem)
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, andtreatment facilitiesin 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.
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for delivering high-quality radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by a physician, in compliance with established clinical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The therapist operates a variety of specialized equipment to perform advanced procedures, including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Stereotactic Radiation Surgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Total Body Electron Therapy (TBE), High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy, and CT-based simulation planning.
In addition to administering treatments, the Radiation Therapist ensures accurate patient positioning, verifies treatment plans, monitors patients for side effects, and maintains detailed treatment records. The role also involves providing clinical instruction, mentorship, and supervision to students undergoing training in radiation therapy techniques, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes patient safety and quality care.
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
Qualifications
Your qualifications should include:
- 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
- Hourly Pay rate: $70.0448 / hr
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
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City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Salary : $70
