Senior Radiation Therapist Full Time, Day Shift

Senior Radiation Therapist Full Time, Day Shift NEW Full Time JOB DESCRIPTION $12,000 Sign-on Incentive available for eligible rehires or external hires that meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment. Job Summary Assists with dosimetric calculations, treatment planning, quality assurance and data entry into the system. Provides radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Supports the department director in day‑to‑day operations, serves as a technical specialist on daily tasks and cases, models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills. Job Requirements Education and Work Experience Bachelor’s Degree in radiation oncology or equivalent (some certifications require Bachelor's): Preferred Master’s Degree: Preferred Three years’ radiation therapy experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (ARRT‑T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT): Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred ARRT‑Radiation Therapy (ARRT‑T): Required Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required Department Specific License/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking the prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification; explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure; delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, transfers patient to the treatment couch, and attends to the patient’s special needs. Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician. Maintains a variety of records, including daily treatment records; reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded. Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students’ practical ability to perform procedures. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. Visit for more information about E‑Verify. By applying, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Location/Region: La Crescenta, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr