Radiation Therapist

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.


Job Summary


Our client is seeking a Radiation Therapist responsible for administering therapeutic radiation treatments in accordance with physician prescriptions. This position requires attention to detail, ensuring accurate and precise dosage delivery, and maintaining thorough patient records.


Team & Environment

• Equipment: True Beam, Varian 21iX, Siemens Go CT, HDR (Note: New machines coming this year).
• Benefits Upon Perm: * 100% Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  
  
  • 100% Paid Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Profit Sharing (3.7% last year) and 2% 401k match after 1 year.
  • $5,000 moving reimbursement.
  • $125/year scrub allowance + License reimbursement.
• Dress Code: Scrubs ($125 allowance provided).
• Selling Points: Private ownership (independence), best-in-state benefits, and a very fair/transparent pay scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic radiation in exact accordance with physician prescriptions.
• Reviews patient charts, diagnoses, and prescriptions for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Prepares treatment rooms and specialized immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
• Positions patients accurately and confirms patient identification before every treatment.
• Enters clinical data into computer systems to operate equipment and regulate precise dosages.
• Monitors and reassures patients during treatment, reporting any unusual reactions to the physician or nurse.
• Photographs treated areas and maintains detailed, accurate records and treatment files.
• Strictly follows all radiation protection principles for patient, self, and team safety.
• Manages daily operation and warm-up procedures for all treatment equipment.

Skills

• Strong clinical experience with Varian TrueBeam.
• Bonus: Experience with Moriah / Mosaiq (helpful, but not required).
• No HDR or 21ix experience needed.

Required Employment / Compliance Language


Medix will reach out to qualified candidates to ensure employment compliance with job requirements in accordance with respective U.S. state policies.


* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:


With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.


* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.