Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist - Beverly Hills, CA

Compensation: $60 - $85 hourly

Full-time or Part-time

Nexus HR is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a client located in Beverly Hills, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities are available.

About the Job

This role is ideal for professionals with at least one year of experience as well as seasoned therapists seeking a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, and committed to maintaining best practices and exceptional patient care standards. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to help deliver safe, effective, and compassionate treatment to patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.
• Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.
• Simulates patients using a simulator, CT scanner, or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.
• Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.
• Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
• Observe the clinical progress of the patient, and use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
• Adhere to the radiation safety procedure protocol.
• Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.
• Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.
• Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.
• Utilizes all electronic systems effectively and appropriately.
• Demonstrates the required technical knowledge to perform quality imaging for all diagnostic exams and procedures while providing quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications :

• One or more years of clinical experience
• Bachelor's degree (BS) in a related field
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• ARRT Board Certified
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Proven experience of working independently
• Ability to be on call
• Displays a thorough understanding of radiation oncology billing and coding
• Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Flexible and timely.
• Proven ethics of the highest standards
• Committed to leading with compassion and providing the highest quality care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated to learn
• Ability to be flexible

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• FSA
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability options
• PTO & paid holidays
• Referral bonus programs
• Employee recognition programs
• Team building events & employee appreciation lunches
• Job training, professional development, & continued education