RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST

RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST

Salary

$104,261.40 - $140,504.76 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5801I

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

09/04/2026

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Position/Program Information

FILING START DATE:

The application filing period will begin on

Friday, September 4, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled.

The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER:

Y5801I

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from everyone!

No withholds will be allowed.

Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:

Due to the Manpower Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2027, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.

WHY WORK FOR US?

LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County

THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR WILL:

Administer radiation treatments prescribed by a physician for the cure and palliation of disease.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists physician during the planning and simulation phase by positioning patient utilizing appropriate patient immobilization devices such as a head rest, casts, and straps, as directed by physician, and taking radiographs for the study.
• Prepares for therapy, following physicians instructions by setting machine controls for amount of radiation, placing proper molds, casts, and preformed radiation shields in position, implementing change in treatment set up and orienting patients body position by adjusting the unit head to known points or using a computer with patients profile.
• Conducts therapy using a full range of conventional radiation therapy equipment for both superficial and deep-seated lesions, by turning on machine and observing patient.
• Studies physicians therapy instructions which include such elements as number and frequency of treatments, patients body position, machine angles and radiation dose.
• Uses Varian computer program, Aria to chart a patient's progress, schedule, and store all treatment data. Uses Cerner Orchid to chart, bill, retrieve necessary patient data.
• Inputs patient body profile and dose and treatment angles into a computer; adjusts controls to obtain visual scope display and selects for printing and physicians review a treatment configuration based on established safe radiation parameters for various organs.
• Elicits cooperation of patients and attempts to lessen anxiety through all sessions by explaining treatment procedures and reinforcing instructions to be followed in machine therapy.
• Assures machine accuracy by daily calibration tests which consist of setting the machine controls at a fixed radiation level, directing the radiation on an ion chamber to measure radiation output, and checking various gauges against predetermined criteria.
• Reports all equipment inaccuracies to a physicist or supervisor based on calibration or control tests.
• Uses ultrasound machine to determine bladder volume is sufficient for treatment. Performs pre-treatment checklists to verify a patient's treatment is ready to be delivered.
• Fabricates lead shield blocks, using a physician-drawn outline on X-ray film of the patients body as a guide, by forming a plastic mold block and pouring molten metal into the block.
• Demonstrates, for residents and trainees, the techniques and procedures of patient positioning, fabrication and placement of casts, molds, and metal shields, simulators and programmed equipment.
• Removes bandages from diseased areas and applies clean dressings after treatment; checks patient for characteristic evidence of skin reaction to radiation and informs the physician.
• Conducts formal classroom lectures on equipment and therapy technology as directed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Certification* in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology issued by the California Department of Public Healths Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB).

PHYSICAL CLASS:

3 - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• To receive credit for certifications, include a legible copy of the certifications when filing your online application, or email within seven (7) calendar days of filing to the exam analyst, Christina Tadeo, at MTadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov. Documents should show the name of issuing agency, title, date of issuance and expiration of the certification.

Please note, applications submitted without the required active certifications will be considered incomplete until such information is provided to the exam analyst via email within seven (7) calendar days from filing the application. The original certificate (active and unrestricted) is required to be presented during the recruitment process and prior to appointment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Active certification recognized by the American Heart Associations Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
• Active certification in Radiation Therapy conferred by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Work experiences as a Radiation Therapy Technologist.

Please attach a legible photocopy of the required certifications to your application when filing so that the Desirable Qualifications can be credited. Alternatively, email it to the analyst within seven (7) calendar days from the online application date.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination will be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the register accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the LA Health Services as they occur.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or Class Specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important to provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• MTadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

Applicants should file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:

(323) 914-7111

TELETYPE PHONE:

(800) 899-4099

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:

(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Christina Tadeo

Contact No.: (213) 288-7000

Email Address: MTadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

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The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.

Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you meet the requirements. It is the applicants sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the relevant information requested. The experience(s) you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST also be consistent with the experience(s) listed and detailed under the Work Experience Section of your application. Comments/answers such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a valid response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• Yes. I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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Notifications such as non-acceptance of application and results of exam will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging in to the governmentjobs.com website and view your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

• Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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Selection Requirement:

Do you possess an active Certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology issued by the California Department of Public Healths Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB)?

Please make sure to enter the certification details in the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application.

• Yes, I have an active Certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology issued by the CDPH-RHB and will attach proof of my certification to my online application.
• Yes, I have an active Certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology issued by the CDPH-RHB and will email proof of my certification to mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing my online application.
• No, I do not have the required certification.

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Desirable Qualification:

Do you possess an active Certification issued by the American Heart Associations Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program?

Please make sure to enter the certification details in the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application.

• Yes, I have an active BLS Certification issued by the AHA and will attach proof of my certification to my online application.
• Yes, I have an active BLS Certification issued by the HA and will email proof of my certification to mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing my online application.
• No, I do not have the certification.

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Desirable Qualification:

Do you possess an active Certification in Radiation Therapy issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)?

Please make sure to enter the certification details in the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application.

• Yes, I have an active Certification in Radiation Therapy issued by ARRT and will attach proof of my certification to my online application.
• Yes, I have an active Certification in Radiation Therapy issued by ARRT and will email proof of my certification to mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing my online application.
• No, I do not have the certification.

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Desirable Qualification:

How many years of experience do you have as a Radiation Therapy Technologist?

Please make sure to enter these experiences in the Work Experience Section of the application to receive credit. Include details of work experiences, name of agency/organization, date of employment and hours worked.

• No experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience
• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years or more of experience

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov