Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for full-time Radiation Therapists here at California Protons! $10,000 sign on bonuses are offered for full-time therapists!!! Option for alternative work schedule! You will have the ability to select a 4/10 schedule (4 10-hour days per workweek) or a 5/8 schedule (5 8-hour days per workweek). More info shared during interview. New grads are welcome to apply! Our new grads in this position start at $63.00/hour. Salary range: $63.00-84.49/hour DOE. We have a set salary scales based on years of experience and on competency program completion.

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center is a facility that provides state-of-the-art cancer treatments to patients with varying diagnoses that travel here from all over the world. With our world-renowned radiation oncologists, highly trained registered nurses, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists and everyone in between, our team of professionals work collaboratively to bring hope and healing to even the most aggressive cancer cases. If joining a dynamic team whose passion is to help people return to their life as they once knew it sounds exciting, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center may be the place for you.

Summary: The staff radiation therapist is responsible for administering therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation; using advanced proton accelerator treatment units; and record and verify treatment software; as well as simulating patients in accordance with prescription and instruction of radiation oncologists.

The staff radiation therapist performs routine, complex, and specialized work as well as integration and administration of new technology. Complex patient procedures include: intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS); stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT); fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT); high dose radiotherapy; pediatric radiotherapy; sedated pediatric radiotherapy, cranio-spinal irradiation, respiratory management (SDX), KV/CBCT 6 axis imaging and complex tumor localization procedures. The staff radiation therapist demonstrates competent use of the ARIA radiation oncology software and use of Citrix/Microsoft Office. The staff radiation therapist provides patient care within a broad range of health care needs, including operating radiographic equipment in the special procedures suites. In addition to performing complex procedures independently, this position is responsible for providing clinical instruction to radiation therapy new hires, PRN RTT's, and locum RTT's. The staff therapist duties include performing treatment as well as performing patient scheduling, chart maintenance, and proper billing and documentation.

The staff radiation therapist is responsible for contributing to the efficient operation of the department. The staff radiation therapist is expected to become proficient in the specialized areas that their manager/supervisor/lead deems necessary by one year of date of hire. Work at this level is performed under the general supervision of the lead radiation therapist and the radiation therapy manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities include scheduling patients, maintaining coordination of treatment related activities and perform patient education. The radiation therapist is responsible for efficient delivery of treatments with maximum patient satisfaction while following department policy for acquiring digital portal images to verify accurate patient treatment position and record all treatment parameters in patient chart. Monitor patients for unusual reactions and events, reporting occurrences to the radiation oncologist, resident and/or clinic nurse. Review charts and all treatment parameters to ensure compliance with department QMP and perform periodic chart checks for completeness of documentation. The radiation therapist will also provide daily quality assurance on treatment units.

In addition to our competitive hourly rates, we also offer employees an outstanding benefits package, including AWS work schedule option of 4/10's, $8.00/hour shift differential for anything past 6pm M-F or all day on weekends, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending, matching 401(k), rich PTO plan, and unique enrichment opportunities. Referral bonuses also offered...we would love to have you come onboard and bring your friends with you!

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center is following all federal and state mandates. We do have a highly encouraged COVID-19 vaccination policy in place for all staff.

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Required skills/qualifications/experience/education:

• Physical strength to assist or lift impaired patients from a wheelchair or stretcher
• Physical strength to lift accessories weighing up to 40 pounds and physical reach to work with equipment as high as 5-6 feet above the floor
• Adapt quickly to change and demonstrate ability to analyze and solve complex problems efficiently
• Proton therapy radiation experience is wonderful but absolutely not required, We will train!
• AART required
• ARIA experience preferred but not required
• BA preferred