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Radiation Therapist - Beverly Hills, CA
Compensation: $60 - $85 hourly
Nexus HR is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a client located in Beverly Hills, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities are available.
About the Job
This role is ideal for professionals with at least one year of experience as well as seasoned therapists seeking a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, and committed to maintaining best practices and exceptional patient care standards. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to help deliver safe, effective, and compassionate treatment to patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.
Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.
Simulates patients using a simulator, CT scanner, or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.
Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.
Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
Observe the clinical progress of the patient, and use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
Adhere to the radiation safety procedure protocol.
Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.
Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.
Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
Perform any other functions as required by management.
Utilizes all electronic systems effectively and appropriately.
Demonstrates the required technical knowledge to perform quality imaging for all diagnostic exams and procedures while providing quality patient care and safety.
Qualifications:
One or more years of clinical experience
Bachelor's degree (BS) in a related field
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
ARRT Board Certified
Regular attendance and punctuality
Proven experience of working independently
Ability to be on call
Displays a thorough understanding of radiation oncology billing and coding
Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated.
Flexible and timely.
Proven ethics of the highest standards
Committed to leading with compassion and providing the highest quality care
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Motivated to learn
Ability to be flexible
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k matching
FSA
Company-sponsored life insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Voluntary short-term/long-term disability options
PTO & paid holidays
Referral bonus programs
Employee recognition programs
Team building events & employee appreciation lunches
Job training, professional development, & continued education
Salary : $60 - $85