About the position
Optum NV is seeking a Per Diem 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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 and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Responsibilities
- Set up patients properly for accurate delivery of radiation treatment and explain what to expect during treatment
- Daily warm-up of treatment machine, including proper documentation and reporting any variations to the physics department
- Perform CT simulations using immobilization devices, as necessary, to ensure proper positioning of patient
- Tattoo the patient's treatment area safely, when applicable
- Perform thorough chart checks for both new patients and weekly chart checks
- Schedule the patient for daily treatment
- Explain to the patient what adverse reactions might occur during treatment course and notify the RN or Radiation Oncologist of patient's adverse reaction when necessary
- Ensure Radiation Oncologist sees the patient at least once a week during treatment course
- Perform regular assessment of the patient and address concerns as they arise
- Help ease patient's fear and apprehension about radiation therapy
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Completion of formal training program of Radiation Therapy
- Current CPR Certification
- Current State of Nevada license
- ARRT in Radiation Therapy
Nice-to-haves
- 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 CT scanner/simulation, SBRT/SRS experience
- Working with radiation producing equipment
- Some moving may be required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
