Job Description
Radiation Therapist II – Radiation Oncology (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 II, where you will play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of patients and advancing cancer care! Under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist, you will perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) simulation procedures when applicable, following radiation therapy standards. Your responsibilities will also include delivering radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physicians, which may involve various procedures such as IMRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI, TBE, HDR, and CT-based simulations. Within this department, you will work with our MRI Linear Accelerator (MRIdian MR Linac made by ViewRay) and our Varian Ethos Machine (Adaptive Intelligence Linac). CLICK HERE to learn more about the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center!
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients of all ages.
- Operate MRI control console for each patient’s scan, including selection of proper imaging techniques and operates various peripheral hardware
- 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 diagnostic testing on equipment, general maintenance, and quality assurance as is appropriate
- Experience with Aria is highly preferred
Your qualifications should include:
- High School or equivalent; Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program
- 3 years radiation therapy experience with demonstrated strong technical leadership skills
- Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology course plus radiation therapy course OR
- Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Program
- Licensed by the California State Department of Health (Certified in Radiation Therapy)
- Certification by the ARRT – in Radiation Therapy CRT
- BLS or CPR
- Hourly Pay Rate: $79.58/hr
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $56.36 - $90.18 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
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