Radiation Therapist - $54-92 per hour

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a job in Huntington Park, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Radiation Therapist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

Radiation Therapists are highly-skilled clinicians and integral to the radiation oncology team. They are responsible for ensuring that treatments are accurate and match the treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists. Radiation therapists assist in the use of linear accelerators, CT scanners and X-Ray films to localize and treat anatomical structures. They ensure the precise setup of patients to minimize dose delivery to surrounding structures. They maintain constant visual and verbal contact with patients throughout treatment, ensuring safe delivery. They educate patients about their treatments and simulation procedures, monitoring patient progress throughout the course of treatment. They also ensure accurate and thorough documentation in hospital medical records systems. The Radiation Therapist I position is for therapists with less than 4 years of experience working in the radiation therapy field.

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The hourly rate range for this position is $53.96 - $91.73. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will con sider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this  USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser :

USC Keck Job ID #REQ20148662. Posted job title : Radiation Therapist - Radiology Therapy - Part Time 5 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

About Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. We provide care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and 100+ clinics in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.