Radiation Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Henderson, NV

4d•$35 - $63

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join its team in Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of Optum Care Delivery, the therapist provides compassionate, patient-centered radiation therapy and supports patients throughout their treatment journey. The role includes preparing and operating treatment and simulation equipment, accurately positioning patients, performing simulations and image-guided procedures, and delivering treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans. The therapist monitors patients during procedures and throughout treatment, provides education about procedures and side effects, documents assessments and care in electronic systems, and coordinates with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff. The position also follows radiation safety, quality assurance, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements and participates in quality improvement and professional development activities. The role is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates. Hourly pay ranges from $35.00 to $63.00 based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of a formal Radiation Therapy training program.
Current State of Nevada license.
Current CPR certification.
ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience working in an acute care hospital setting.
At least 1 year of experience as a Radiation Therapist.
Experience with Aria, Varian linear accelerators/TrueBeam, GE or Siemens CT scanners/simulation, and SBRT/SRS.
Experience working with radiation-producing equipment.
Willingness or ability to perform some lifting may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate patient care, help alleviate anxiety, and educate patients throughout their radiation therapy journey.
Perform daily warm-up of the treatment machine, document results in the warm-up log, and report deviations from physicist-set parameters to the Lead Radiation Therapist.
Check simulator operation, report problems that may interfere with proper operation, and document checks in the simulator warm-up log.
Position and immobilize patients to support safe, precise, reproducible treatment delivery.
Educate patients about treatment procedures, expected side effects, and self-care measures.
Perform daily quality assurance and operational checks of linear accelerators and simulation equipment, documenting results and reporting variances according to department policy.
Operate CT simulation equipment and verify image quality for treatment planning.
Perform CT simulations using appropriate immobilization devices and positioning techniques.
Acquire and review simulation images to support physician contouring and dosimetric planning.
Create and maintain treatment marks, tattoos, and photographic documentation as needed for treatment reproducibility.
Maintain continuous visual and audio monitoring of patients during simulation and treatment procedures.
Deliver radiation treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans.
Perform image-guided radiation therapy procedures, including KV imaging, CBCT, and other prescribed verification imaging.
Verify patient identity and treatment parameters according to departmental and regulatory safety standards.
Schedule treatments and coordinate patient care activities to support clinic workflow and patient satisfaction.
Monitor patients for treatment-related side effects and promptly communicate concerns to the Radiation Oncologist and nursing team.
Obtain and document patient assessments, including weekly weight monitoring and other indicated clinical measurements.
Facilitate physician on-treatment visits and ensure patients are evaluated regularly during treatment.
Collaborate with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff to provide patient care.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation in the electronic medical record and treatment management systems.
Follow radiation safety, quality assurance, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and professional development activities.
Support a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care.