Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Greenbrae, California.

This position is ideal for a radiation therapy professional with at least 3 years of recent Radiation Oncology experience who is comfortable delivering prescribed radiation treatments in a hospital or cancer-care setting.

The Radiation Therapist will work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, oncology nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer-care team to ensure accurate, safe, and compassionate treatment delivery.

Candidates must hold current ARRT certification , an active California Radiation Therapist license , and current BLS/BCLS certification .

Key Responsibilities

·        Deliver radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans.

·        Accurately position patients for each treatment session.

·        Operate radiation therapy equipment safely and effectively.

·        Verify patient identity, treatment site, treatment parameters, and prescribed dose before treatment.

·        Follow established radiation-safety procedures and treatment protocols.

·        Maintain reproducible patient positioning using appropriate immobilization devices.

·        Monitor patients throughout treatment and report changes in condition promptly.

·        Assist with simulation and treatment-planning activities as assigned.

·        Review treatment documentation for accuracy before therapy is delivered.

·        Maintain accurate and timely treatment records using Epic .

·        Educate patients regarding procedures, treatment expectations, and possible side effects.

·        Provide compassionate support to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

·        Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other clinical staff.

·        Participate in quality-assurance and radiation-safety activities.

·        Identify equipment or treatment concerns and escalate them appropriately.

·        Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

·        Minimum 3 years of Radiation Oncology / Radiation Therapist experience

·        Current ARRT certification

·        Active California Radiation Therapist license

·        Current BLS / BCLS certification

·        Strong knowledge of radiation therapy treatment techniques

·        Strong understanding of radiation safety

·        Ability to accurately follow treatment plans and physician prescriptions

·        Strong patient-positioning and treatment-delivery skills

·        Excellent attention to detail

·        Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

·        Previous travel or contract Radiation Therapist experience

·        Hospital-based radiation oncology experience

·        Experience with high-volume treatment centers

·        Epic documentation experience

·        Experience with CT simulation

·        Experience with advanced radiation therapy techniques

·        Experience working with modern linear accelerator systems

·        Familiarity with oncology treatment-management systems

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Radiation therapy delivery

·        Patient positioning

·        Treatment setup

·        Linear accelerator operation

·        Radiation safety

·        Treatment-plan verification

·        Immobilization techniques

·        Oncology patient care

·        Treatment documentation

·        Patient education

·        Quality assurance

·        Epic EMR

·        Multidisciplinary oncology collaboration

Schedule Requirements

·        Day Shift

·        Monday through Friday

·        Five 8-hour shifts per week

·        Start time typically between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM

·        40 hours per week

·        No routine weekend schedule indicated

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Radiation Therapist who is clinically precise, patient-focused, and comfortable working independently within a multidisciplinary oncology environment.

You should have strong radiation-safety knowledge, excellent patient-positioning skills, and the ability to provide accurate and compassionate care throughout a patient’s treatment course.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

·        Radiation Therapist

·        Radiation Oncology Therapist

·        Radiation Therapy Technologist

·        ARRT Radiation Therapist

·        Oncology Radiation Therapist

·        Travel Radiation Therapist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.