The Radiation Therapist performs tumor localization and delivers high doses of ionizing radiation treatment according to physician prescriptions. They are responsible for operating specialized machinery, ensuring radiation safety, and monitoring patient responses to therapy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist performs localization of tumors under the direction of the physician, participates in treatment planning and delivers high doses of ionizing radiation treatment to patients in accordance with prescription and instructions from Radiation Oncologists.
This role ensures all protocols and best practices are followed prior and during the delivery of treatment and evaluates the patient daily for any untoward effects, reaction and therapeutic responses.
Independently operates Agility, VersaHD, or TomoHD (to include warm up, shut down and machine operations).
Participates in decisions about appropriate simulation technique and treatment positions.
Verifies treatment plan and the mathematical accuracy of the prescription and daily treatment summary.
Produces quality imaging for optimal viewing results.
Adheres to all radiation safety rules and minimizes patient exposure during CT imaging procedures.
Ensures quality of block fabrication.
Determines when to withhold treatment until a physician is contacted as well as the course of action in emergency or problem situation.
Provides information to patient and patient’s family about radiation therapy procedures as well as proper skin care, diet and self-care procedures as needed.
Maintains electronic documentation of quality assurance activities (chart rounds), procedures and results in accordance to guidelines.
Participate in the continuous quality improvement process.
On call coverage as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
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Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Candidates must have an associate's degree and be licensed as a Radiologic Technologist (Therapeutic) by the California Department of Health Services and the ARRT. A current BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association is also required.
Market context
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