Travel Radiation Therapist

Travel Radiation Therapist

American Traveler seeks a Radiation Therapist with ARRT (T) certification and 2+ years of experience for an acute care Level 3 trauma facility offering a 13-week day shift assignment.

Acute care setting within a Level 3 trauma facility

Radiation Therapy unit

Days schedule, Monday through Thursday 7am-4pm and Friday 7am-noon

40 hours per week guaranteed

Uses Varian 21iX Linear Accelerator and Pinnacle treatment planning software

Uses Mosaiq and Allscripts EMR systems

Mosaiq used for record and verify

No cancellations permitted

Current AZ State CTT Radiation Therapist certification required (license required if applicable)

BLS certification (AHA)

ARRT (T) certification for Radiation Therapist licensure

Minimum 2 years of experience required

Experience with IMRT field QA and 3D compensator mounting

Ability to perform conventional and CT simulations

Ability to fabricate immobilization devices and custom blocking

Heavy physical demands including lifting up to 50-100 lbs, constant standing, and repetitive motions

Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (OSHA Category 1)

Administer external beam radiation therapy according to physician prescriptions

Perform daily linear accelerator and simulator start-up procedures and morning QA

Document treatment details and report deviations to the director or physicist

Prepare patients for treatment and communicate setup deviations to physicians

Interact with dosimetry team to retrieve DRRs, calculations, and treatment plans

Perform weekly portal imaging or IGRT and weekly chart checks

Assist physicians during on-treatment visits

Participate in chart rounds and tumor boards

Order and maintain inventory and supply stock

Practice radiation safety protocols and report equipment malfunctions

Maintain patient appointment times within 5 minutes of scheduled slots