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Moores Cancer Center Careers

Moores Cancer Center is San Diego’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and offers dynamic career paths in research, clinical care, and operations for those looking to drive innovation in the fight against cancer.

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER-PER DIEM - CANCER SERVICES - 138719

Under the general supervision of Cancer Services leadership, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, the Clinical Social Worker II is responsible for administering social work services, including comprehensive psychosocial assessment and psychosocial support surrounding crisis intervention, adjustment to illness, psychoeducation and anticipatory guidance related to treatment, mental health, substance use, mandated reporting, transportation, lodging, financial/grant support, barriers to care/compliance, and linkage to additional resources as needed.

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RADIATION THERAPIST - LA JOLLA - 138666

 

Radiation Therapists perform a wide variety of technical therapeutic procedures by the application of ionizing radiation from radioactive materials or generators to treat benign or malignant diseases of the body; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Under supervision, Radiation Therapists perform the range of typical duties outlined in the series concept. The Radiation Therapist typically confers with Radiation Oncologists and works closely with Dosimetrists to:

  • Discuss the treatment plan and the type of simulator films that will be necessary; places reference markings on the patients’' bodies.
  • Reviews treatment procedures with the patient to reinforce the therapist's comments on reactions to therapy, ensures that communication and emergency procedures are understood.
  • Advise on appropriate dietary and skin care procedures.
  • Position patients for single portal, multiple portal, rotation or cross beam therapy, providing immobilization devices as required.
  • Set up equipment according to the treatment plan verifying the placement of bars, wedges and similar devices.
  • Closely monitor the patient for unexpected reactions and report these deviations to the Therapist.
  • Record delivered dosage values on the chart, verifying these values against the prescribed treatment plan.

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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - CANCER CENTER - 138526

Under supervision, conduct cell based assays using tumor slices, organoids and cell lines. Responsible for detailed observations of cellular health/proliferation and molecular biology experiments and accurate recording of data results to be interpreted by the Principal Investigators for possible use in scientific manuscripts. Oversee the pancreas cancer mouse colony and breeding program which includes use of in vivo mouse models, performing surgical procedures and treatments on mice and maintenance of experimental samples. Also responsible for all associated administrative functions of the mouse colony and breeding program. In addition, responsible for preparing buffers, solutions and routine lab chemicals, performing molecular biology techniques including PCR and DNA preparation/extraction and laboratory administrative duties which include maintaining a research database, data entry into spreadsheets, ordering/receiving supplies and coordinating data from the mouse colony. Other duties assigned as needed.

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(RN) REGISTERED NURSE - PER DIEM - INFUSION - 138705

This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusion and other infusion-related services as well as blood work, dressing change, injections in a fast paced outpatient infusion center setting. This position also requires caring for post Bone Marrow Transplant patients. This position will be trained to give clinical trials infusion. This position requires the ability to respond and handle urgent medical emergencies.

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(NP/PA) APP SUPERVISOR - ONCOLOGY INFUSION - 138421

In partnership with physician leadership and operational stakeholders, the APP Supervisor plays a key role in standardizing practice models, optimizing workflows, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across oncology infusion services. This leader serves as a trusted advisor, mentor, and advocate for APPs, balancing clinical excellence with accountability, professional development, and operational stewardship.

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(NP/PA) APP SUPERVISOR - BMT & CELLULAR THERAPY - 138008

Under leadership, the Blood and Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy APP Supervisor will supervise Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) in an inpatient and outpatient oncology setting. In addition to the supervisory responsibilities outlined below, this position will provide care for the oncology patient and family, in collaboration with faculty. Clinical care responsibilities will include performing exams, ordering diagnostic and screening tests, diagnosing and treating patients, developing plans of care, accurately documenting patient medical history and care and educating and consulting with patients and families.

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