Radiation Therapist - Summerlin

The US Oncology Network; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work alongside top physicians in a successful healthcare organization.

As a Radiation Therapist, you will accurately deliver and record radiation treatments, maintain patient records, and assist in the clinical instruction of newly hired staff. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited program and possess ARRT certification. A passion for patient care and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments.
• Maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic medical record.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

ARRT certification

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an 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.

Career Opportunity

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Radiation Therapist 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. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.

If you possess the above qualifications and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to submit your resume and apply. 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. To apply please click on the “Apply” link.

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.