Lead Radiation Therapist - 10-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Lead Radiation Therapist to join their esteemed team. This organization has been recognized on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report for ten consecutive years and holds APEx accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology, underscoring their commitment to safe, high-quality patient care. The Lead Radiation Therapist, working under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, is an experienced Allied Health Professional responsible for performing simulations and administering radiation treatments as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist. This role requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Radiation Therapy and involves serving as a resource for all Radiation Therapist staff at the assigned site.

Requirements

Proficient and experienced Allied Health Professional
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of Radiation Therapy
Ability to perform simulations and administer radiation treatments
Experience with simulator, fabrication of immobilization devices and various treatment devices
Experience operating linear accelerator
Ability to verify treatment plans, position patients, and monitor patients during procedures
Experience monitoring technical accuracy of treatment setups

Nice To Haves

Supervision by the Chief Radiation Therapist
Serving as a resource for all Radiation Therapist staff members at assigned site
Serving as point of contact for all Radiation Therapy questions and issues at assigned site
Ensuring Senior Therapists complete all responsibilities
Covering Chief Radiation Therapist when needed
Meeting with Chief Therapist for daily huddle to report workflow concerns

Responsibilities

Performs accurate and efficient radiation therapy treatment simulations as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist, including proper use of simulator, fabrication of immobilization devices and various treatment devices such as bite block and custom bolus cut outs.
Delivers accurate, efficient, and reproducible radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist and as indicated in the treatment plan. This includes operation of linear accelerator, verifying treatment plan prior to treatment, proper patient positioning, and monitoring of patient during procedure.
Monitors the technical accuracy of treatment setups by Radiation Therapists and Senior Radiation Therapists.
Serves as point of contact for all Radiation Therapy questions and issues at assigned site, including questions around treatment protocols, quality assurance, staffing schedules, patient schedules, and equipment issues.
Ensures that Senior Therapists complete all responsibilities.
Covers Chief Radiation Therapist when needed.
Meets with Chief Therapist for daily huddle to report workflow concerns.