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