Radiation Therapist I
- City of Hope
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Job Number: 7327698 (Ref #: 10034211)
- Posting Date: Newly posted
Job Description
Radiation Therapist I – Radiation Oncology
***Eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus***
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 and Help Advance Cancer Care!
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Radiation Therapist I to join our dedicated oncology team, where you will play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of patients and advancing cancer treatment. This is an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology and an exceptional team committed to delivering world-class care.
About the Role
Under the guidance of our Radiation Oncologists, you will deliver precision radiation therapy using the most advanced technology available, including the Varian TrueBeam and Ethos Linac. These platforms offer the latest in treatment techniques such as IMRT, SRS, SBRT, Adaptive Therapy, Surface Guidance using Identify, HyperArc, Spotlighting, Triggered Imaging, and a 6-DOF couch. In addition, our department features an MRI Linac, ViewRay MRIdian and a comprehensive suite of equipment, including Siemens GoPro CT Simulator and HDR Brachytherapy machine. If you are a dedicated professional with a commitment to excellence in patient care and a passion for innovation, we invite you to apply and become part of our mission to transform the future of cancer treatment. 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.
- 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 daily quality assurance checks on linear accelerators, reporting any variation in morning warm-up. Reports improper equipment operation to appropriate personnel
Your qualifications should include:
- High School or equivalent; Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program
- 0-3 of related experience, depending on training
- 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 Range: $53.28/hr - $69.27/hr - $85.26/hr
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
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.
