Radiation Therapist Technician

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the radiation therapist works with radiation oncologists, physicists, fellow radiation therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver accurate radiation treatments to patients based on treatment plans developed by dosimetrists and physicists. Treatments include radiation therapy using photon or electron beams, total body irradiation, stereotactic body radiation therapy, radiosurgery, 3D and IMRT treatments and participation in research protocols.

Patient services are provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric oncology patients.

Apply By Date 2/5/2026 by 11:59pm - interviews may occur s position may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $12,000.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• Certificate by the State of California in Therapeutic Radiology
• Certificate by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy, RT (T)
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR (to be renewed biannually)
• Continuing education hours must be completed to maintain credentials
• Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school
• Proficient in the use of linear accelerators and CT-simulator equipment, related safety procedures and ability to recognize when unsafe or hazardous conditions exist
• New graduates welcome to apply
• Knowledge of current practices in radiation therapy
• Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, machine breakdowns, heavy patient volume and emergency cases
• Ability to recognize and report any adverse reactions by patients to therapy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others and secure necessary information and cooperation from a variety of people
• Ability to understand and implement the requirements of providing patient care with a highly regulated and constantly changing environment
• Demonstrate the values of the organization: respect, honesty, integrity, compassion, fairness, innovation and stewardship of our resources
• Create a welcoming environment for patients, family and other interdisciplinary team customers
• Patient-centered in all aspects and continuously measure, evaluate, and respond to patient needs
• Identify and address patient needs to drive service excellence
• Improve workflows to maximize patient and family satisfaction; provide courteous, helpful, and sensitive service; listen to, inform, and involve customers as partners
• Collaborate effectively with coworkers and management; foster teamwork
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize objectives
• Share duties with colleagues to create a balanced workflow
• Comply with health system dress code policy

• Previous experience as a Staff Radiation Therapist in an academic or high-volume clinical setting
• Experience with external beam radiation therapy procedures and knowledge of linear accelerator operations
• Skills operating Elekta linear accelerators and associated software (e.g., XVI)
• Skills operating Accuray linear accelerators
• Familiarity with Elekta electronic medical record and documentation processes (e.g., Mosaiq)
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology, maintain accuracy, and work efficiently in a high-acuity clinical setting

• 50% - Radiation Therapy Treatments
• 20% - Simulation and Treatment Planning
• 10% - Quality Assurance
• 10% - Patient Care
• 5% - Education and Training
• 5% - Documentation

UC Davis Health's National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center's Department of Radiation Oncology is a nationally recognized facility for cancer treatment, offering advanced treatments including external beam and brachytherapy, total body irradiation for bone marrow transplant, superficial radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, and radiosurgery. The department supports a cutting-edge research program with clinical trials, basic research, and quality…