Radiation Therapist
Eureka, CA
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Radiation Therapist
Location: Eureka, CA
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5x8 hours (08:00 AM – 04:30 PM)

Job responsibilities and all required and preferred skills and requirements

Radiation Therapist needed for a Radiation Oncology unit in an acute care hospital setting. The role involves delivering safe and accurate radiation therapy treatments to adult and geriatric patients with various cancer diagnoses.

Responsibilities:

• Administer external beam radiation therapy and advanced treatment techniques per physician orders

• Perform simulation of treatment sites and assist with treatment planning implementation

• Operate and monitor radiation therapy equipment, including Elekta systems

• Conduct chart checks, field shaping, and treatment verification imaging (CBCT/kV/mV)

• Ensure radiation safety standards and isolation precautions are followed

• Provide patient and family education and support throughout treatment

• Assist with emergency cases and special procedures such as SRS, SBRT, and IMRT

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience

• ARRT (T) certification

• BLS certification

• Active state license (pending license not accepted)

• Experience with Epic charting system

• Ability to work in adult acute care and outpatient settings

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with IMRT, SRS, SBRT, respiratory gating, and stereotactic radiosurgery

• Familiarity with Mosaiq and C-RAD systems

• Experience treating a wide range of diagnoses including breast, prostate, lung, and head & neck cancers

• Knowledge of beam modification, custom molds, wedges, and compensation filters

• Strong understanding of radiation safety, billing for treatment types, and quality assurance processes