Radiation Therapist

Where You’ll Work

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiation Therapy Technologist, you will administer radiation treatments under physician direction, localizing patients and collecting vital data for treatment planning. Your role is critical in providing compassionate care within our Radiation Oncology department, aligned with our Core Values.

Every day you will localize patients on simulators, collect treatment planning data, and actively participate in quality assessments and cancer center meetings. You will safely operate specialized radiation therapy equipment and educate patients on treatment procedures and policies.

To be successful in this role, you will understand radiation therapy planning and competently operate advanced treatment equipment. You will provide excellent patient and family education, demonstrating strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity within a multidisciplinary team.

• Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
• Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
• Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
• Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
• Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
• Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible.

Job Requirements

Minimum:

• CA Radiation Therapy license
• ARRT in Radiation Therapy
• Current BLS Card
• Simulation patient set-up and treatment with a good understanding of treatment planning

Preferred:

• Minimum one (1) year experience preferred