Job Description
Job Description
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:
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Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
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Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.
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Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.
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Simulates patients using a simulator, CT scanner, or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.
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Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.
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Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
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Observe the clinical progress of the patient, and use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
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Adhere to the radiation safety procedure protocol.
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Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.
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Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.
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Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
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Perform any other functions as required by management.
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Utilizes all electronic systems effectively and appropriately.
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Demonstrates the required technical knowledge to perform quality imaging for all diagnostic exams and procedures while providing quality patient care and safety.
Qualifications:
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One or more years of clinical experience
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Bachelor's degree (BS) in a related field
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Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
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ARRT Board Certified
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Regular attendance and punctuality
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Proven experience of working independently
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Ability to be on call
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Displays a thorough understanding of radiation oncology billing and coding
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Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated.
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Flexible and timely.
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Proven ethics of the highest standards
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Committed to leading with compassion and providing the highest quality care
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Motivated to learn
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Ability to be flexible
Benefits:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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401k matching
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FSA
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Company-sponsored life insurance
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Voluntary supplemental life insurance
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Voluntary short-term/long-term disability options
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PTO & paid holidays
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Referral bonus programs
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Employee recognition programs
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Team building events & employee appreciation lunches
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Job training, professional development, & continued education