Radiation Therapist | Radiation Oncology at Abarca Health

Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States

Abarca Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, OncologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate's degree from an Accredited School of Radiation Therapy Technology
  • Radiation Therapy (T) certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Ability to work specified hours (Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM)

Responsibilities

  • Deliver prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to patients and accurately monitor and document each treatment
  • Perform patient assessment, direction, and education
  • Incorporate technical knowledge of equipment and expertise in clinical treatment set-up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording, and management during patient care
  • Develop understanding of patient’s physical and emotional status and report to appropriate staff
  • Document patient care and treatment
  • Make decisions related to patient care and treatment beyond normal routine, including nutritional and skin care guidance, and suggestions for physician/nurse practitioner visits
  • Convey set-up instructions to co-workers and communicate effectively with physicians on treatment concerns
  • Make decisions regarding patient scheduling and times, and communicate with patients and families regarding treatment
  • Provide patient care and initiate life support measures as necessary
  • Interact effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and health care workers
  • Perform computed tomography scans simulations (CT Sims) at a level not requiring constant supervision
  • Understand simulation exam protocols and perform simulation of treatment area under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist
  • Assist the Radiation Oncologist in the initial set-up of a patient's radiation therapy treatment
  • Commit to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; promote values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship; uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Excellence

Skills

Radiation Therapy
Treatment Delivery
Patient Assessment
Treatment Setup
Anatomical Landmarks
Patient Documentation
Patient Education
Skin Care
Nutritional Guidance
Oncology Collaboration

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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