Radiation Therapist Float

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Team environment

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, is offering an exciting entry-level opportunity for a Radiation Therapist Float. In this role, you will deliver radiation therapy treatments, maintain patient records, and assist in providing optimal care for patients.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited radiation therapy program and hold ARRT certification. The position involves working in a supportive team environment, with significant career development opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; requires 0-3 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Must possess ARRT certification and valid state license for radiation therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and record radiation therapy treatments under supervision.
• Enter and maintain patient treatment parameters in the electronic medical record.
• Assist in patient scheduling and billing.
• Prepare custom molds and cut blocks for treatments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Electronic medical records

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program

ARRT certification

Valid state license for radiation therapy

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.

Career Opportunity: Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Radiation Therapist Float 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years' experience actively practicing as an RTT.
• ARRT certification required.
• Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

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 and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.

Benefits

In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development, and the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.