St Mary Medical Center·Long Beach, California
Deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients using linear accelerators and other specialized equipment. Provide patient education, psychological support, and perform daily quality assurance checks while adhering to safety protocols.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St.
Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California.
Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics.
Additionally, St.
Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Radiation Therapist, you will be a central figure in the oncology care team, meticulously delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring accuracy and therapeutic effectiveness.
You will play a vital role in providing compassionate care, supporting patients through their treatment journeys, and contributing directly to their fight against cancer.Every day, you will expertly operate linear accelerators and other radiation therapy equipment, accurately positioning patients and carefully administering radiation treatments according to the physician's prescription and treatment plan.
You will also provide essential patient education and psychological support, monitor patients for side effects, maintain meticulous treatment records, and perform daily quality assurance checks on equipment, all while strictly adhering to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.To be successful in this role, you will combine a nationally recognized certification/licensure in Radiation Therapy, a profound understanding of radiation physics and oncology as it applies to treatment delivery, and exceptional attention to detail.
You will demonstrate strong communication skills, a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, and thrive in a dynamic, high-acuity environment dedicated to delivering high-quality, precise cancer treatment.
Effectively coordinates patient care with physicians and other disciplines involved.
Demonstrates knowledge of radiation protection by use of ALARA standards.
Identifies all patients and ensures that appropriate treatment is given.
Effectively ensures proper billing of all procedures.
Wears radiation detection badge.
Demonstrates the ability to mentor staff.
Job Requirements Required Graduate of a Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy & Certificate in Radiation Therapy Medical Radiographer: CA AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
Must be a graduate of a Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy and hold a CA Medical Radiographer certificate. Required certifications include AHA Basic Life Support - CPR.
Market context
California employers typically look for radiation therapists with current ARRT certification, a valid state radiation therapy license, and graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program. These roles can be competitive because facilities often distinguish between entry-level and senior titles by experience, so matching your background to the posted level matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the exact RTT level.
