Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Greenbrae, California.
This position is ideal for a radiation therapy professional with at least 3 years of recent Radiation Oncology experience who is comfortable delivering prescribed radiation treatments in a hospital or cancer-care setting.
The Radiation Therapist will work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, oncology nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer-care team to ensure accurate, safe, and compassionate treatment delivery.
Candidates must hold current ARRT certification, an active California Radiation Therapist license, and current BLS/BCLS certification.
Key Responsibilities · Deliver radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans. · Accurately position patients for each treatment session. · Operate radiation therapy equipment safely and effectively. · Verify patient identity, treatment site, treatment parameters, and prescribed dose before treatment. · Follow established radiation-safety procedures and treatment protocols. · Maintain reproducible patient positioning using appropriate immobilization devices. · Monitor patients throughout treatment and report changes in condition promptly. · Assist with simulation and treatment-planning activities as assigned. · Review treatment documentation for accuracy before therapy is delivered. · Maintain accurate and timely treatment records using Epic. · Educate patients regarding procedures, treatment expectations, and possible side effects. · Provide compassionate support to patients undergoing cancer treatment. · Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other clinical staff. · Participate in quality-assurance and radiation-safety activities. · Identify equipment or treatment concerns and escalate them appropriately. · Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications Candidates must have: · Minimum 3 years of Radiation Oncology / Radiation Therapist experience · Current ARRT certification · Active California Radiation Therapist license · Current BLS / BCLS certification · Strong knowledge of radiation therapy treatment techniques · Strong understanding of radiation safety · Ability to accurately follow treatment plans and physician prescriptions · Strong patient-positioning and treatment-delivery skills · Excellent attention to detail · Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications
Strong candidates may also have: · Previous travel or contract Radiation Therapist experience · Hospital-based radiation oncology experience · Experience with high-volume treatment centers · Epic documentation experience · Experience with CT simulation · Experience with advanced radiation therapy techniques · Experience working with modern linear accelerator systems · Familiarity with oncology treatment-management systems Key Clinical Skills Successful candidates should be comfortable with: · Radiation therapy delivery · Patient positioning · Treatment setup · Linear accelerator operation · Radiation safety · Treatment-plan verification · Immobilization techniques · Oncology patient care · Treatment documentation · Patient education · Quality assurance · Epic EMR · Multidisciplinary oncology collaboration Schedule Requirements · Day Shift · Monday through Friday · Five 8-hour shifts per week · Start time typically between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM · 40 hours per week · No routine weekend schedule indicated Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced Radiation Therapist who is clinically precise, patient-focused, and comfortable working independently within a multidisciplinary oncology environment. You should have strong radiation-safety knowledge, excellent patient-positioning skills, and the ability to provide accurate and compassionate care throughout a patient’s treatment course. This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a: · Radiation Therapist · Radiation Oncology Therapist · Radiation Therapy Technologist · ARRT Radiation Therapist · Oncology Radiation Therapist · Travel Radiation Therapist Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.
