Part-Time Radiation Therapy Assistant — Patient Care

The US Oncology Network; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a part-time Radiation Therapy Assistant in the Las Vegas, NV area. You will work alongside radiation therapists and support patient care within a busy cancer care setting.

The role focuses on assisting with blocking devices, simulations, and QA, while upholding compliance, safety standards, and patient service. A high school diploma and healthcare experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year medical/healthcare experience required.
• Prior experience with radiation therapy principles and block fabrication preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manufactures cerrobend blocks including proper labeling for patient and orientations.
• Under direct supervision, assists in the set up of accurate radiation therapy treatments and simulations including assisting with patient transfers, set-up and changing custom blocks.
• Assists with maintaining QA standards for processes by conducting regularly scheduled diagnostic equipment checks.
• Assists with front office duties including film acquisition and inventory, answering phones, and filing and purging medical records.
• Performs courier services to transfer patient information between treatment sites.
• Assists with the manufacture of custom patient molds/treatment devices in the simulator and/or treatment room.
• Assists in maintaining medical supply inventories.

Skills

Medical/healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The US Oncology Network is seeking a part-time Radiation Therapy Assistant in the Las Vegas, NV area. You will work alongside radiation therapists and support patient care within a busy cancer care setting.

The role focuses on assisting with blocking devices, simulations, and QA, while upholding compliance, safety standards, and patient service. A high school diploma and healthcare experience are required.