Radiation Therapist

Optum; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Optum in North Las Vegas, NV seeks a Radiation Therapist to support patient care through effective radiation treatment. You will ease patient anxiety and ensure accurate treatment delivery, operating advanced medical technology in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates possess formal training, state licensure, and some preferred experience.

The Role involves setting up patients accurately, maintaining communication, and scheduling treatments while utilizing radiation therapy equipment. This role is crucial to making healthcare better through dedicated patient interaction at Optum.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have completed a formal Radiation Therapy training program.
• Current State of Nevada license is required.
• Must hold a valid CPR Certification.
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Help ease patient's fear and apprehension about radiation therapy.
• Set up patients for accurate delivery of radiation treatment.
• Check simulator for proper operation.
• Ensure audio and visual contact with patients at all times.
• Schedule the patient for daily treatment.

Skills

Patient interaction

Radiation treatment setup

Simulator operation

Radiographs production

Patient scheduling

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Formal training program in Radiation Therapy

Current State of Nevada license

Current CPR Certification

ARRT in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Radiation therapy equipment

Aria

Varian linear accelerators/Truebeam

GE CT scanner/simulation

SBRT/SRS

Job description

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Optum NV is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician‑led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help ease patient's fear and apprehension about radiation therapy
• Set up patients properly for accurate delivery of radiation treatment. Explain to patient what to expect during treatment and what the patient can do to make sure treatment is carried out accurately
• Responsible for daily warm-up of treatment machine. This includes entering information in the warm-up log book. Any variations from parameters set by physicist should be reported to the Senior Therapist
• Responsible to check simulator for proper operation. Any problem that would interfere with proper operation should be reported to the Chief Radiation Therapist. All checks done should be properly entered on the simulator warm-up log
• Properly position patient for simulation of treatment area using immobilization devices as necessary to ensure proper position of patient. Explain to the patient what to expect during simulation and how the patient can help to make the process go smoothly and correctly
• Produce acceptable radiographs for simulation
• Tattoo the patient's treatment area safely when applicable
• Photograph the patient's treatment area & face to be placed in the patient's chart
• Maintains audio and visual contact with patients at all times
• Schedule the patient for daily treatment
• Make sure the patient's marks are maintained during the course of treatment
• Explain to the patient what adverse reactions might occur during treatment course. Notify the RN or Radiation Oncologist of patient's adverse reaction when necessary
• Make sure Radiation Oncologist sees the patient at least once a week during treatment course
• Verify weekly weight check

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Completion of formal training program of Radiation Therapy
• Current State of Nevada license
• Current CPR Certification
• ARRT in Radiation Therapy

Preferred Qualification:

• 1+ years of experience working in an acute care hospital setting
• 1+ years of experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Experience with: Aria, Varian linear accelerators/Truebeam, GE CT scanner/simulation, SBRT/SRS
• Working with radiation producing equipment
• Willing or ability to do some lifting may be required

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.