City of Hope·Lancaster, California
The Radiation Therapist I/II will deliver prescribed radiation therapy to patients of all ages, reinforcing care recommendations and managing treatment side effects. Responsibilities also include performing simulation procedures, assisting in dosimetry, and conducting daily quality assurance checks on linear accelerators.
Radiation Therapist – Radiation Oncology (Lancaster/Antelope Valley) (Per Diem) Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.
City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Join our team as a Radiation Therapist I/II, where you will play a vital role in delivering radiation therapy to patients according to physician prescriptions and established standards!
Your responsibilities may include a range of procedures, such as IMRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI, TBE, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, and CT-based simulations.
In addition to patient care, you will provide clinical instruction to students, contributing to their education and development in the field.
As for our equipment, we utilize a Varian 2100iX with onboard imager/cone beam CT.
Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients and mentoring the next generation of radiation therapists!
As a successful candidate, you will: Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients of all ages.
Reinforce recommendations given to patient by healthcare professional concerning reaction to treatment and care of radiated area, prevention, or treatment of generalized and local side effects Perform simulation procedures as prescribed by physician and assist in dosimetry procedures Perform daily quality assurance checks on linear accelerators, reporting any variation in morning warm-up.
Reports improper equipment operation to appropriate personnel
Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent, specialized training from an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program, and be licensed by the California State Department of Health, holding ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy and current BLS or CPR certification. Experience level determines placement as Radiation Therapist I (<3 years) or II (>3 years).
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