Lead Radiation Therapist - 10-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence!
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been recognized ten years in a row on the “Best
Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. Our team of oncologists,
nurses, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists and other team members
work together to design a custom treatment plan for patients and their unique
cancer to minimize side effects and help patients feel better faster. We are
proud to be the recipients of APEx accreditation from the American Society for
Radiation Oncology, which confirms our commitment to safe, high‑quality care for
our patients. Please consider joining us. We would be happy to hear from you!

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Lead Radiation
Therapist is a proficient and experienced Allied Health Professional who
performs simulations and administers radiation treatments as prescribed by a
Radiation Oncologist, under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist.
The Lead Radiation Therapist possess in depth knowledge of all aspects of
Radiation Therapy. The Lead Radiation Therapist serves as a resource for all
Radiation Therapist staff members at assigned site.

Summary of Essential Duties:
Performs accurate and efficient radiation therapy treatment simulations as
prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist. This includes 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 reproductible 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 concern

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.
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the
U.S., 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and efficient radiation therapy treatment simulations as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist. This includes 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 reproductible 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 concern

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees