Radiation Therapist I/II (Per Diem) - New Grads Welcome!

City of Hope Lancaster, CA ID:

7324206 (Ref.

No. 10032929)

Posted:

Newly posted

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled .augusta-university h2{font-size:21px;} Job Description Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology (Lancaster/Antelope Valley) (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, 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 effectsPerform simulation procedures as prescribed by physician and assist in dosimetry proceduresPerform daily quality assurance checks on linear accelerators, reporting any variation in morning warm-up. Reports improper equipment operation to appropriate personnelYour qualifications should include:

High School or equivalent; Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education ProgramGraduate of an accredited radiologic technology course plus radiation therapy course OR Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy ProgramLicensed by the California State Department of Health (Certified in Radiation Therapy)Certification by the ARRT - in

Radiation Therapy CRTBLS or CPRNote:

For candidates with >3 years of experience: Radiation Therapist II (

Per Diem Rate:

$83.08/hr)For candidates with <3 years of experience: Radiation Therapist I (

Per Diem Rate:

$70.04/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.

The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate's experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time. City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients' experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future. Please mention to the employer that you saw this ad on UniversityJobs