Travel Radiation Therapist

Travel Radiation Therapist

American Traveler seeks a Radiation Therapist with ARRT and Oregon OBMI licensure for a fast-paced hospital oncology department treating 70-95 patients daily.

Details:

• Hospital-based Radiation Oncology department
• Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts between 6:00am and 7:30pm, Monday through Friday
• 40 hours per week over a 13-week contract
• Fast-paced environment treating 70-95 patients per day across three treatment machines
• Uses Varian TrueBeam, Trilogy, Acuity, and GE Lightspeed CT equipment
• Uses Aria for electronic charting
• No call required
• May be required to float to West Valley Hospital, approximately 15 minutes away

Requirements:

• ARRT National Radiology license required
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) state licensure required (license required if applicable)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year Radiation Therapy experience
• Successful completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program required
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam, Edge, and Aria systems
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in beam modifying/positioning, block cutting, CBCT/kV/mV imaging, wedges, and treatment plans
• Ability to calculate radiation dose and compute dose distribution
• Knowledge of SBRT, SRS, and breath-hold visual management techniques
• Ability to safely transfer patients using proper body mechanics
• Current supervisor reference required for consideration

Additional Information:

• Simulate and administer radiation treatments per Radiation Oncologist prescriptions and Physicist/Dosimetrist direction
• Interpret treatment plans and accurately position patients for therapy
• Maintain audio/visual surveillance of patients during treatment
• Image and annotate portal images as directed
• Observe and report patient side effects or unusual reactions
• Construct immobilization devices and fabricate custom blocks for treatment accuracy
• Perform patient tattooing and safe needle handling practices
• Participate in daily chart rounds and complete Aria chart checks per policy
• Complete weekly block room cleaning and HEPA filter checks
• Coordinate simulation scheduling with clinic for continuity of care
• Open to first-time travelers with required experience
• Former Salem Health employees must wait six months post-termination before eligibility
• Finalized RTO required prior to start; late requests may affect consideration
• Preference given to candidates able to start within 3-4 weeks

American Traveler