Per Diem Radiation Therapist - Tarzana, CA - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Per Diem Radiation Therapist, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced imaging technologies and collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals. You'll be responsible for administering radiation treatments, managing patient care, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. With a commitment to innovative treatment approaches and community health, this role promises a fulfilling career path in one of the most respected medical centers in the nation. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program required.
• Minimum of 3 years' technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation treatments to cancer patients as prescribed.
• Operate linear accelerator and ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Document treatments and maintain equipment functionality.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Management

Quality Assurance

Imaging Technologies

Teamwork

Education

ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program

Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Linear Accelerator

Mosaiq System

CBCT

Job description

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation?s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company?s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why we have been ranked #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospital" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24.

What you will be doing in this role:

We are seeking a per diem Radiation Therapist for our Radiation Oncology Affiliates clinic in Tarzana, CA. Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist and the professional direction of a Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist 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

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program required

Bachelors Degree in ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program preferred

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years' technical experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred

New grads are welcome to apply!

License/Certification/Registrations:

California Therapeutic Radiation Technologist Certification required

American Registry of Radiologic Technology Certification required

Basic Life Support Certification required

Keywords: Radiation, Therapist, Oncology, Cancer, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Center, Tarzana, CA, California

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : 9074
Working Title : Per Diem Radiation Therapist - Tarzana, CA - 8-Hour Day Shift
Department : Radiation Oncology Affiliates
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Nuclear/Invasive
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $54.02 - $86.43