Radiation Therapy Assistant - Siena

The US Oncology Network•Henderson, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is hiring a part-time Radiation Therapy Assistant in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The position assists with care for patients undergoing radiation therapy and works alongside Radiation Therapists to prepare custom blocking devices. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The assistant helps set up radiation therapy treatments and simulations under direct supervision, manufactures cerrobend blocks and custom patient molds or treatment devices, supports quality assurance checks, and performs selected front-office, inventory, and courier tasks. Work takes place in a medical office environment with frequent contact with staff, patients, and physicians. The role may involve travel by automobile between service sites and exposure to patients, blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of medical or healthcare experience.
Ability to stand for 8 hours.
Ability to lift a 40-pound block to shoulder level.
Sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures on simulation and port films.
Adequate hearing and speaking capabilities to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Adequate mobility to assist patients on and off the treatment couch.
Ability to legibly enter information on films and fabrication forms.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with radiation therapy principles and block fabrication.

Responsibilities

Accurately manufacture cerrobend blocks, including proper patient labeling and orientation.
Under direct supervision, assist with setting up accurate radiation therapy treatments and simulations, including patient transfers, patient setup, and changing custom blocks.
Assist with maintaining quality assurance standards by conducting regularly scheduled diagnostic equipment checks.
Assist with front-office duties, including film acquisition and inventory, answering phones, and filing and purging medical records.
Provide courier services to transfer patient information between treatment sites.
Assist in manufacturing custom patient molds and treatment devices in the simulator and/or treatment room.
Assist in maintaining medical supply inventories.
Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.