Lead Radiation Therapist - Northwest

The US Oncology Network; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Oncology Network seeks a Lead Radiation Therapist in Las Vegas, NV to join a comprehensive cancer care team. You will work with top physicians and deliver precise radiation treatments under a radiation oncologist's direction.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program, ARRT certification, and a valid state license, with a minimum of five years actively practicing as an RTT. Equal opportunity employer with a strong patient focus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
• Minimum five years actively practicing as an RTT.
• ARRT certification required.
• Valid state license for radiation therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training designated employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Mentor staff in the radiation oncology department.
• Instruct newly hired staff and students on equipment and procedures.
• Maintain patient appointment schedule and billing information accuracy.
• Deliver and record radiation therapy treatments under supervision of a radiation oncologist.
• Assist in QA procedures and chart audits as needed.
• Interpret treatment plans and enter parameters into EMR.
• Prepare blocks and molds for treatments.
• Review patient billing for accuracy.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Clinical excellence

Education

Accredited radiation therapy program

Job description

Overview

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) offers a variety of cancer treatment options including radiation oncology. Radiation therapy, or radiation oncology, is quicker, safer and more precise than ever before. Radiation oncologists at CCCN use the most advanced treatment planning systems and state-of-the-art radiation technology to deliver internal and external radiation that helps prevent cancerous cells from growing or dividing and potentially eliminates them.

Overview

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) offers a variety of cancer treatment options including radiation oncology. Radiation therapy, or radiation oncology, is quicker, safer and more precise than ever before. Radiation oncologists at CCCN use the most advanced treatment planning systems and state-of-the-art radiation technology to deliver internal and external radiation that helps prevent cancerous cells from growing or dividing and potentially eliminates them.

Career Opportunity

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a

Lead Radiation Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, you will work with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful health care organization.

The essential functions for the Lead Radiation Therapist include the following:

• Assists with interviewing, hiring, and training designated employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Serves as mentor to employees in radiation oncology department.
• Responsible for the instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students on all equipment applicable.
• Maintains patient appointment schedule and submits correct billing information.
• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist.
• May assist in chart audits and QA procedures.
• May participate in development of QA procedures.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Accurately cuts blocks and makes custom molds.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into the electronic medical record.
• Accurately completes simple mu calculation.
• May review and amend patient billing for accuracy.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have the following minimum background and experience:

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
• Minimum five years actively practicing as an RTT.
• ARRT certification required.
• Valid state license for radiation therapy required.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball and mouse controls. Must be able to stand for 8 hours; lift 40 pound block to shoulder level; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor. Additionally, must be able to align treatment field and monitor patient during radiation therapy treatment; have adequate hearing and speaking capabilities to effectively communicate with patients and staff; have adequate mobility to assist patients on and off treatment couch and document treatment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify.