Job Description
This position is located at:
South Bay Radiation Oncology
959 Lane Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Radiation Therapy ensures the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to a patient's tumor using a linear accelerator machine. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment, according to established practices and standards.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
+ Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.
+ Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.
+ Simulates patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.
+ Display professional conduct essential to the well being of the radiation oncology patient.
+ Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
+ Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
+ Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.
+ Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.
+ Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.
+ Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
+ Punctuality.
+ Ability to be on call.
+ Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
+ Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
+ Perform any other functions as required by management.
**_Qualifications_**
+ 0-2 years of experience, preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
+ ARRT Board eligible
+ ARRT Board certified, preferred
+ Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology
+ Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
+ Ability to work a flexible schedule
**Anticipated hourly range:** $34.40 per hour - $56.96 per hour based on experience
**Bonus eligible:** No
**Benefits:** Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws
**Application window anticipated to close:** 5/2/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
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