Radiation Therapist - Abben Cancer Center at Abarca Health

Spencer, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, OncologyIndustries

Requirements

A certificate from an accredited education program in radiation therapy
RT(T) Registered Radiation Therapist or registry eligible
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
State License for Iowa
Must demonstrate/learn an understanding of cancer, radiation biology, radiation safety and protection
Be highly motivated & team orientated

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily delivery of radiation treatments to cancer patients
CT simulation and initial set-up of new treatment areas
Providing emotional and educational support for radiation oncology patients and their families
Assists physics staff to ensure treatment records and dosimetric procedures are completed accurately
Works directly with physician at the machine and with simulation
Performs ionizing radiation treatments
Schedules patients for treatment to ensure a smooth department flow and quality care to patients
Performs radiographic and CT procedures producing images for the interpretation by; or at least request of a licensed practitioner
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics
Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure

Skills

Radiation Therapy

CT Simulation

ARRT Certification

Radiation Safety

Ionizing Radiation

Radiographic Procedures

Dosimetric Procedures

Patient Care

Treatment Scheduling

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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