Radiation Therapy Tech - Radiation Oncology - FT Days
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
Responsible for performing daily patient treatments and procedures using linear accelerators, NOMOS, and simulators. Duties include scheduling patients, documenting treatments, and ensuring the correct operation of radiation therapy equipment.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
Incumbent is responsible for daily patient treatments & procedures in the linear accelerator, NOMOS, and simulator rooms of Radiation Oncology. Incumbent is responsible for the daily scheduling of patients to ensure an efficient use of the available time slots. Schedules and takes port films on all patients, reviews results with physicians, documents findings, and makes necessary corrections. Responsible for reviewing treatment plan, dosimetry and treatment chart before initial patient treatment. Responsible for the correct operation of radiation therapy equipment, automatic film processors and quality control equipment. Responsible for daily documentation of patient treatment. Responsible for accurate billing of patient. Responsible for notifying physician of any concerns in regard to patient condition during treatment course. Responsible for notifying physicist of any equipment problems in a timely manner. Maintains films and medical records, including purging of files. Carries out and records orders as required by physician prescriptions.
What It Takes to be Successful
Travel and assist multiple UCI Health Rad Onc locations or via remote access as needed Proven ability to safely and accurately operate radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must possess ARRT/CRT in Radiation Therapy Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Demonstrated knowledge of radiation oncology procedures, radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation protection, anatomy and positioning Current BLS certification Ability to work “on-call” rotation Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays Ability to safely and accurately operate the radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Experience in computer informatics/networking associated with radiation oncology practices Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
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Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Must possess ARRT/CRT certification in Radiation Therapy and current BLS certification. Requires proven ability to operate radiation oncology equipment and the flexibility to work variable shifts, including on-call rotations.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
