Lead Radiation Therapist - 10-Hour Day Shift
Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description 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.
- 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.
- Utilizes imaging technologies for the purpose of simulation,
treatment planning, and treatment delivery as prescribed by a
radiation oncologist.
- Performs appropriate and timely documentation of patients,
including daily assessment and pain level, simulation and treatment
summaries, report and documentations.
- Observes patients for physical, emotional changes, side
effects, and nutrition needs. Refers patients to medical or nursing
staff for appropriate interventions.
- Responsible for medical equipment maintenance and performance
and oversees daily warm-up procedures and quality assurance at
assigned site. Trouble shoots issues and reports problems to Chief
Therapist/Physics.
- Performs all special treatment procedures available at assigned
site, such as Stereo tactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic
Radiation Therapy (SRT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
(SBRT), Brachytherapy.
- 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
- Responsible for overall treatment schedule at assigned site.
Ensures that patient volume is appropriately distributed between
treatment machines to ensure efficient treatment hours and
staffing. Coordinates staffing for assigned site, and ensures that
staffing requirements for each patient treatment are met and that
work schedules meet the minimum therapists scheduled for each
patient. Moves therapist assignments as needed to account for
absences and reduce overtime.
- Maintains knowledge of billing and coding guidelines for
Radiation Oncology technical billing. Establishes and maintains
quality monitoring of accurate and complete billing documentation
for technical services provided by the therapists at assigned site.
Corrects billing errors in a timely manner and assures employees
are trained in appropriate billing procedures.
- Trains new staff on department competencies, protocols, and
procedures; develops new competencies; and trains staff when new
equipment or procedures are implemented and ensures annual
competencies are completed. Provides performance feedback to Chief
Radiation Therapist and/or Department Manager and leads
recruitment/interview process at assigned site. Participates in
educational seminars, conferences, and/or professional
societies.
- Responsible for the purchasing and inventory control for
supplies and materials used by the therapy group ensuring
appropriate inventory levels are maintained for patient care.
- Leads Radiation Therapy quality improvement efforts and
participates in department quality improvement efforts, including
Chart Rounds. Develops and implements new processes and procedures
as needed.
- Provides clinical specific communication to the Radiation
Therapy staff at assigned site, and updates Chief Radiation
Therapist/Director with key items and clinical concerns. Acts as
liaison to external departments and to other disciplines within the
Radiation Oncology Department. Participates in staff/department
meetings on behalf of the Chief Radiation Therapist.
- Ensures with The Joint Commission and regulatory readiness
within the department. Adheres to strict radiation safety
guidelines Qualifications Education:
- Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy program
required
- Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy
preferredLicense/Certifications:
- California Therapeutic Radiation Technologist Certification
required
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology Certification
required
- BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
required
- California Fluoroscopy permit preferred Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist
required
- 10 years of experience preferred
Req ID : 1916
Working Title : Lead Radiation Therapist - 10-Hour Day Shift
Department : Radiation Therapy
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Nuclear/Invasive
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 10 hour
Base Pay : $56.14 - $89.82
Keywords: Cedars-Sinai, Compton , Lead Radiation Therapist - 10-Hour Day Shift, Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
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