Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist Opportunity

City of Hope Temecula is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Radiation Therapist to join our growing oncology team. Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate looking to launch your career, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering world-class cancer care and improving the lives of our patients every day.

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Salary hourly ranges:

• RTT I- $49.69-$67.11
• RTT II-$54.28-$73.28
• RTT SR.-$62.93-$85.00

Applicants will be hired into the appropriate title based on their credentials and years of experience applicable.

Scope: Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• If needed, this role may require floating to our sister sites in San Bernardino and Wildomar

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required.
• Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.
• Varian IX & Siemens CT experience preferred (but not required)
• Radiation Therapist I: requires 0-3 years of experience
• Radiation Therapist II: requires 3-7 years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.
• Senior Radiation Therapist: requires 7+ years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.

Applicants will be hired into the appropriate title based on their credentials and years of experience applicable