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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. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Discover why we have been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.News & World Report,

We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Radiation Therapists

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 job is expected to administer radiation treatments to cancer patients; Verification of treatment plans & Quality Checklist; Notifies appropriate person of EPIC scheduling changes; Detects equipment malfunction, troubleshoots and reports problem to appropriate person; Demonstrates appropriate medical knowledge when caring for patients with urgent/emergent patients; p>

  • Accurate Set-up and treatment of patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist
  • Utilizing imaging technologies for the purpose of simulation, treatment planning, and treatment delivery as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist
  • Operation of linear accelerator, including proper patient positioning and monitoring of patient during procedure
  • Performs some special treatment procedures, such as Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Brachytherapy.
  • Accurately completing and charting all simulation and treatment summaries, report and documentations, along with photographs of set up and tattooing of patient as required
  • Appropriate and timely documentation of treatments
  • Patient management and education
  • Documenting daily pain assessment
  • Verifying correct side/site; 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
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program required

Bachelors Degree in ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program preferred

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years' technical experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred

License/Certification/Registrations:

California Therapeutic Radiation Technologist Certification required

American Registry of Radiologic Technology Certification required

Basic Life Support Certification required

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology, ARRT, Cancer, Healthcare, Medical, Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, California

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.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 the Los Angeles that need our care the most.Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Nuclear/Invasive
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $49.