An Associate's degree or graduation from an approved AMA school of Radiation Therapy Technology is required.
A minimum of five years of experience as a Radiation Therapist is required; experience in the area assigned is preferred.
A current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) credential issued by the California Department of Public Health is required.
A current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider credential issued by the American Heart Association is required.
Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification is required.
Knowledge of computers, anatomy, physiology, linear accelerators, simulators, treatment planning and equipment, body mechanics, isolation procedures, and standard precautions is required.
Responsibilities
Under limited supervision and as assigned by the Physicist, Chief Therapist, or Manager, provide leadership to therapist staff regarding department quality expectations and customer service.
Provide daily treatments for cancer patients.
Position patients and adjust equipment for daily treatment dose delivery safely and effectively.
Document necessary and verifiable information pertaining to daily treatments.
Formally address patient concerns.
Maintain a neat and orderly assigned work area.
Desired Qualifications
A current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the California Department of Public Health is preferred.
Experience as a Radiation Therapist in the area assigned is preferred.
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Under limited supervision and as assigned by the Physicist, Chief Therapist or Manager, provides discernible leadership to leadership to therapist staff regarding maintaining department quality expectations and customer service. Provides daily treatments for cancer patients. Positions patients and adjusts equipment for daily treatment dose delivery in a safe and effective manner. Documents necessary and verifiable information pertaining to daily treatments. Formally addresses patient concerns. Maintains a neat and orderly assigned work area. This position may require flexibility of hours.
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree or Graduate from an approved AMA school of Radiation Therapy Technology required.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, preferably working in the area to be assigned.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Preferred: Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Fluoroscopy Permit issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
SKILLS: Knowledge of computers, anatomy, physiology, linear accelerators, simulator, treatment planning and equipment, body mechanics, isolation procedures, and standard precautions.
Job Title: Radiation Therapist II
Department: Rad-Therapeutic
Shift Duration: 8
Primary Shift: Days
Time Type: Full time
Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $59.02 - $90.00.
Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.