Radiation Therapist - Siena

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is seeking a Radiation Therapist to work full-time in the Las Vegas, NV area. You will administer radiation therapy treatments under supervision, ensuring accurate beam positioning and prescribed dose delivery to patients.

The role requires graduating from an accredited program, ARRT certification, and a valid state license. You will contribute to scheduling, billing accuracy, and patient care within a fast-paced health care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Entry level and requires 0-3 years' experience actively practicing as a RTT.
• ARRT certification required.
• Must hold a valid state license for Radiation Therapy.

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 the electronic medical record.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program

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. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us.

Career Opportunity:

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Radiation Therapist to work full-time within the Las Vegas, Nevada area. 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.

SCOPE:

Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

MINIMUM 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.

Successful candidates will thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.

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.