Senior Radiation Therapist Full Time, Day Shift
Jobsought · Glendale, California, United States
Full-time
Posted Oct 31, 2026
Job Description
Responsibilities
Assists with dosimetric calculations, treatment planning, quality assurance and data input into system.
Provides radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist.
Assists the department director in the day-to-day operations of the department.
Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases.
Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices.
Transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment.
Reports reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician.
Maintains a variety of records, including records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors.
Ensures that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T): Required
ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment.
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in radiation oncology or equivalent: Preferred
Master's Degree: Preferred
Three years' radiation therapy experience: Preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Benefits
$12,000 Sign-on Incentive available for eligible rehires or external hires that meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment.
Assists with dosimetric calculations, treatment planning, quality assurance and data input into system.
Provides radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist.
Assists the department director in the day-to-day operations of the department.
Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases.
Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices.
Transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment.
Reports reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician.
Maintains a variety of records, including records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors.
Ensures that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T): Required
ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment.
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in radiation oncology or equivalent: Preferred
Master's Degree: Preferred
Three years' radiation therapy experience: Preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Benefits
$12,000 Sign-on Incentive available for eligible rehires or external hires that meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment.
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