Radiation Therapist
About the role
2398324 Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Radiology/Healthcare Tech $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Optum NV is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.
Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us in improving healthcare through the power of people and intelligent technologies while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary
What you'll do
- Provide compassionate patient care by helping alleviate anxiety and educating patients throughout their radiation therapy journey Responsible for daily warm-up of treatment machine.
- This includes entering information in the warm-up log book.
- Any variations from parameters set by physicist should be reported to the Lead Radiation Therapist Responsible to check simulator for proper operation.
- Any problem that would interfere with proper operation should be reported to the Lead Radiation Therapist.
- All checks done should be properly entered on the simulator warm-up log Accurately position and immobilize patients to ensure safe, precise, and reproducible treatment delivery Educate patients regarding treatment procedures, expected side effects, and self-care measures to support successful treatment outcomes 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 tre
What you'll bring
- High School graduate or equivalent Completion of formal training program of Radiation Therapy Current State of Nevada license Current CPR Certification ARRT in Radiation Therapy Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience working in an acute care hospital setting 1+ years of experience as a Radiation Therapist Experience with: Aria, Varian linear accelerators/Truebeam, GE/Siemens CT scanner/simulation, SBRT/SRS Working with radiation producing equipment Willing or ability to do some lifting may be required Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc
- In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
- No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives
- The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.00 to $63.00 per hour based on full-time employment
- We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable
- At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone
Benefits
- benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
- No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives
- The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.00 to $63.00 per hour based on full-time employment
- We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable
- At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone
- Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve
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