Radiation Therapist - 10-Hour Day Shift - $10,000 Hiring Incentive!

Cedars Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider renowned for excellence and innovation in patient care. This role as a Radiation Therapist involves administering radiation treatments, ensuring the highest quality of patient care, and collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. You will operate advanced imaging technologies and linear accelerators, while also engaging in quality improvement initiatives. With a commitment to transforming healthcare, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of cancer patients. Embrace the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills and compassion can shine.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Continuing education support

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program required.
• California Therapeutic Radiation Technologist Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation treatments to cancer patients as prescribed.
• Operate linear accelerator and perform special treatment procedures.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Management

Imaging Technologies

Quality Assurance

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, recognizing 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:

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; verify treatment plans and quality checklists; document treatment, daily and weekly linear accelerator QA, portal images, and CBCT; coordinate and schedule patients in the Mosaiq system; notify the appropriate person of EPIC scheduling changes; follow physicians' prescriptions and carry out all instructions; verify the mathematical accuracy of treatment prescriptions; detect equipment malfunctions, troubleshoot, and report problems to the appropriate person; demonstrate appropriate medical knowledge when caring for patients with urgent/emergent needs; and demonstrate effective time management while proactively assisting 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 simulation, treatment planning, and treatment delivery as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist
• Operation of linear accelerator, including proper patient positioning and monitoring during procedures
• Performing special treatment procedures, such as Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), and Brachytherapy
• Performing weekly portal images and daily CBCT, KV, VisionRT prior to delivering treatment
• Accurately completing and charting all simulation and treatment summaries, reports, and documentation, along with photographs of set-up and tattooing of patients as required
• Appropriate and timely documentation of treatments
• Patient management and education
• Documenting daily pain assessments
• Verifying correct side/site, patient name, and 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
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives

Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program required

Bachelor's 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

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 Los Angeles who need our care the most.

Req ID: 6881
Working Title: Radiation Therapist - 10-Hour Day Shift - $10,000 Hiring Incentive!
Department: Radiation Therapy
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Imaging
Job Specialty: Nuclear/Invasive
Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 10 hours
Base Pay: $54.02 - $86.43