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RADIATION THERAPY ASSISTANT

Long Beach, CA · On-site

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Summary The Radiation Therapy Assistant performs various duties assisting Technologists in the care of Radiation Therapy patients through activities such as escorting and greeting patients/families ...

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Infographic showing various Radiation Therapy Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,981 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

RADIATION THERAPY ASSISTANT

Moffitt

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$16 - $21.83/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist Technologists in the care of Radiation Therapy patients by providing escort, greeting, and information services.

  • Maintain inventory, replace linens, and clean or break down equipment as part of daily duties.

  • Help patients find their locations and provide a positive, customer-focused experience without performing therapy treatments.

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces.

Summary

The Radiation Therapy Assistant performs various duties assisting Technologists in the care of Radiation Therapy patients through activities such as escorting and greeting patients/families with a positive, customer-focused and appropriate manner, providing directions and information, helping find patient locations. The Radiation Therapy Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining inventory, linen replacement and the wiping down and/or break down of equipment. Assistant will not perform under any circumstances any therapy treatments.

Salary Range

$16.00 - $21.83

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.


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