Senior Radiation Therapist Job at Cardinal Health, Apple Valley, CA

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  • Cardinal Health
  • Apple Valley, CA

Job Description

What Radiation Therapy contributes to Cardinal Health

Radiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions.​ In this treatment, radiation beams are carefully directed at the cancer from a machine that moves around your body.

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.

This is a full-time opportunity with full benefits including day 1 health insurance coverage, PTO, retirement savings including employer match, and more. This position is also offering a sign-on bonus.

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.
  • Regular attendance and 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

  • ARRT Board certified
  • Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology
  • Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
  • at least 5 years of Radiation Therapy experience
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Skills

  • BS in related field

Location

Mojave Radiation Oncology Center

18280 Siskiyou Road

Apple Valley, CA 92307


What is expected of you and others at this level

  • Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
  • Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
  • Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
  • Applies judgment within defined parameters
  • Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
  • Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Starting Pay rate: $60 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work-Life resources
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 5/19/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours,

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