Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - 10-hour Day Shift

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What you will be doing in this role:Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist and the professional direction of a Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist job is expected to administer radiation treatments to cancer patients; Verification of treatment plans & Quality Checklist; Documentation of treatment, daily and weekly linear accelerator QA, portal images, and CBCT; Coordinates and schedules patients in Mosaiq system; Notifies appropriate person of EPIC scheduling changes; Follows physicians prescription and carries out all instructions; Verifies mathematical accuracy of treatment prescription; Detects equipment malfunction, troubleshoots and reports problem to appropriate person; Demonstrates appropriate medical knowledge when caring for patients with urgent/emergent patients; Demonstrates effective time management; proactively assists other team members to meet teamwork goals. Your duties will include:

Accurate Set-up and treatment of patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist

Utilizing imaging technologies for the purpose of simulation, treatment planning, and treatment delivery as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist

Operation of linear accelerator, including proper patient positioning and monitoring of patient during procedure

Performs some special treatment procedures, such as Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Brachytherapy.

Performing weekly portal images, and daily CBCT, KV, VisionRT prior to delivering treatment.

Accurately completing and charting all simulation and treatment summaries, report and documentations, along with photographs of set up and tattooing of patient as required

Appropriate and timely documentation of treatments

Patient management and education

Documenting daily pain assessment

Verifying correct side/site; Patient name; DOB prior to treatment

Proactively assisting other team members to meet teamwork goals

Assisting with The Joint Commission readiness within the department

Ensuring medical equipment is maintained and functioning properly, including daily warm-up procedures and quality assurance

Participates in quality improvement initiatives

Education:Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program requiredBachelors Degree in ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program preferredExperience:A minimum of 3 years' technical experience as a Radiation Therapist preferredLicense/Certification/Registrations:California Therapeutic Radiation Technologist Certification requiredAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technology Certification requiredBasic Life Support Certification requiredWhy work here?Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.Keywords: Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology, ARRT, Cancer, Healthcare, Medical, Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, CaliforniaWorking Title: Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - 10-hour Day ShiftDepartment: OCC-Radiation TherapyBusiness Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category: ImagingJob Specialty: Nuclear/InvasivePosition Type: Full-timeShift Length: 10 hour shiftShift Type: DayBase Pay: $47.64 - $76.22Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.