Job DescriptionAlign yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why we have been ranked #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospital" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24.We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Techs! What you will be doing in this role:Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist and the professional direction of a Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist job is expected to administer radiation treatments to cancer patients; Verification of treatment plans & Quality Checklist; Documentation of treatment, daily and weekly linear accelerator QA, portal images, and CBCT; Coordinates and schedules patients in Mosaiq system; Notifies appropriate person of EPIC scheduling changes; Follows physicians prescription and carries out all instructions; Verifies mathematical accuracy of treatment prescription; Detects equipment malfunction, troubleshoots and reports problem to appropriate person; Demonstrates appropriate medical knowledge when caring for patients with urgent/emergent patients; Demonstrates effective time management; proactively assists other team members to meet teamwork goals. Your duties will include:Accurate Set-up and treatment of patients as prescribed by a Radiation OncologistUtilizing imaging technologies for the purpose of simulation, treatment planning, and treatment delivery as prescribed by a Radiation OncologistOperation of linear accelerator, including proper patient positioning and monitoring of patient during procedurePerforms some special treatment procedures, such as Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Brachytherapy.Performing weekly portal images, and daily CBCT, KV, VisionRT prior to delivering treatment.Accurately completing and charting all simulation and treatment summaries, report and documentations, along with photographs of set up and tattooing of patient as requiredAppropriate and timely documentation of treatmentsPatient management and educationDocumenting daily pain assessmentVerifying correct side/site; Patient name; DOB prior to treatmentProactively assisting other team members to meet teamwork goalsAssisting with The Joint Commission readiness within the departmentEnsuring medical equipment is maintained and functioning properly, including daily warm-up procedures and quality assuranceParticipates in quality improvement initiativesSign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible. QualificationsEducation:Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program requiredBachelors Degree in ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Program preferredExperience:A minimum of 3 years' technical experience as a Radiation Therapist preferredNew grads are welcome to apply! License/Certification/Registrations:California Therapeutic Radiation Technologist Certification requiredAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technology Certification requiredBasic Life Support Certification requiredWhy work here?Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation. Keywords: Radiation, Oncology, Therapist, Therapy, Cancer, Imaging, Radiology, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, California About UsCedars-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.About the TeamCedars-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.Req ID : 4132Working Title : Radiation Therapist - 10-Hour Day Shift - $10,000 Hiring Incentive!Department : Radiation TherapyBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : ImagingJob Specialty : Nuclear/InvasiveOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 10 hourBase Pay : $54.02 - $86.43
