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.