Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapist

Profession : Radiation Therapy

Specialty : Radiation Therapist

Department : Radiation Oncology

Job Type : Travel

Minimum Guaranteed Hours : 40

Jobs Notes :

Day Shift, Shifts are 7-3 : 30 / 40 hrs per week. At least 2 yrs experience. Trubeam experience is needed, and Aria experience is preferred.

We have a Toshiba CT for CT sim. If they have experience doing CT sim's, that is extremely helpful-doesn't have to be with our machine type.

1 year experience

Job Summary :

Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.

Job Requirements :

Education and Work Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's) : Preferred

Master's Degree : Preferred

Experience in radiologic technology : Preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy and applicable State Certification of Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (RTT) : Required

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification : Preferred

Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services : Preferred

ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) : Required

State Radiologic Tech (RT) : Required

Essential Functions :

Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification. Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure. Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.

Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.

Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician

Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.

Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements :

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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