Rad Tech

Radiation Therapist – Lodi, CA

Position Overview

The facility seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed ionizing radiation therapy to patients under physician direction. This is a day shift role with a 13-week contract.

Shift & Schedule

• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 40 hours per week
• No on-call or weekend requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent
• Current AART-T (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiation Therapy) certification
• Current RTT (Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Valid California radiologic technologist license
• Minimum two years recent experience in radiation therapy

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in radiological technology
• Elekta equipment experience
• Fluoroscopy permit

Key Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed daily radiation doses while maintaining strict safety protocols
• Verify prescriptions, patient identification, and treatment charts prior to each session
• Explain procedures and communicate with patients throughout treatment
• Prepare treatment rooms, position patients, and set immobilization devices per prescription
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and report complications to physicians
• Maintain detailed treatment records and patient charts
• Provide clinical supervision and practical evaluation of students
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety measures for patients and personnel

Additional Requirements

All employees must comply with vaccination requirements as a condition of employment, with medical and religious exemptions considered.