Sr Radiation Therapist Technician

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the senior radiation therapist works closely 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. The 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. The individual identifies and solves patient problems, contributes to self‑development and leadership by teaching and provides guidance to co‑workers and students. #CA-SB

3/7/2026 by 11:59pm

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• Certificate by the American Registry and Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy, RT (T).
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR.
• Continuing education hours must be completed to maintain credentials.
• Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school.
• Minimum four (4) years of professional experience as radiation therapist.
• Knowledge of current practices in radiation therapy.
• Proficient in the use of linear accelerators and CT‑simulator equipment, related safety procedures and ability to recognize when unsafe or hazardous conditions exist.
• Ability to recognize and report any adverse reactions by patients to 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.
• 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 the patients, family and other interdisciplinary team customers.
• Responsible for being patient‑centered in all aspects, and for continuously measuring, evaluating, and responding to the needs of the patients.
• Service excellence requires active participation in identifying and patient’s needs.
• Strive to continuously improve workflows and streamline processes to maximize patient and patients' family satisfaction and provide timely and responsive services; providing courteous, helpful, and sensitive service to customers; and listening to, informing, and involving customers as partners in the delivery of service.
• Deal positively and effectively with coworkers and management.
• Manage interpersonal interactions in an effective manner.
• Acts as a role model demonstrating positive work habits to ensure a high level of productivity.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate information and shares resources with others to increase the quality and productivity of this department.
• Demonstrates the ability to foster cooperation and teamwork.
• Detail oriented and able to prioritize objectives to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborates and effectively shares duties with colleagues, creating a balanced workflow.
• Comply with health system dress code policy and practices.

• Experience and knowledge to understand and implement the requirements of providing patient care with a highly regulated and constantly changing environment.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience at UCDH's Radiation Oncology.
• Excellent organization skills to determine workload priorities and enable timely completion of tasks. Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure with a minimum of direction.
• Strong leadership skills to provide planning, coordination and direction to staff.

• 30% - Radiation Therapy Treatments
• 20% - Simulation and Treatment Planning
• 20% - Technical…