Radiation Therapist

Beverly Hills Oncology Me•Beverly Hills, CA

11d•$60 - $85•Onsite

About The Position

We’d love for you to join our team to become one of two Radiation Therapists in a busy, team environment. This role is ideal for a professional with one year of experience, or a seasoned professional. We are looking for someone with energy, who wants to be part of our team, and helps us sustain Best Practice standards and care. We are looking for full-time, part-time, and also per diem candidates for this position.

Requirements

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
Self-motivated
Timely
Dependable
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

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 simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.
Display professional conduct essential to the wellbeing of the radiation oncology patient.
Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
Adhere to 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.