Radiation Therapist

Title: Radiation Therapist

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Radiology Therapy

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days/8hr

Pay Range*: $56.00/hr - $82.00/hr

Bonus: Sign On - $10,000

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Radiation Therapist is responsible providing daily treatment for cancer patients. Under general supervision and medical direction, the Radiation Therapist utilizes standard radiation therapy practice to provide therapy, management, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the pulmonary system and associated aspects of cardiopulmonary and other systems functions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Performs and documents the simulation and/or localization and treatment planning required for the preparation of the delivery of radiation therapy treatments utilizing unit-based protocols, policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents the treatment delivery Multi-Leaf Collimator (MLC), positioning, treatment) required for the delivery of radiation therapy to meet goals for care; working within the scope of practice for a radiation therapy technologist; following established medical center policies, procedures and protocols.
• Performs required documentation to comply with departmental guidelines for Systems at LBMC, Varis system, chart checks, and quality assurance management and improvement.
• Effectively communicates with other health team members and areas of care with regard to the patients’ plan of care for treatment, measured outcomes, and make recommendations for alternative care options.
• Coordinates care with other members of the health care team to achieve desired goals and outcomes. Participates in efforts to improve the performance of the radiation oncology service and organization.
• Provides manager and other clinical leaders with information on issues that pertain to patient safety, opportunities to improve outcomes in care, and improvements in systems and processes. 
• Serves as a preceptor and role model for new personnel and students in training. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

•  1 + years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
• Active license from the State of California as a Radiation Therapist (Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Current certification for Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)