Travel Radiation Therapist in Rockford, IL

Radiation Therapist
Location: Rockford, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Radiation Therapist

Location

Rockford, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed radiation treatments to patients in accordance with the radiation oncologist's instructions
• Collaborate with the radiation oncologist, oncology nurse, medical dosimetrist, and physicist to coordinate services and ensure quality patient care
• Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each patient's plan of care throughout the treatment course
• Observe patients for reactions during treatment and follow all radiation safety guidelines
• Assist with dosimetry and tumor localization procedures, perform equipment checks, and maintain appropriate records
• Serve as a patient advocate and participate in patient teaching for the adult and geriatric population

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology
• Active Illinois license issued by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety, or license-pending status (recent graduates must provide evidence of submitted application)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification required within one year of graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• IEMA certification required
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Three or more years of related work experience in radiation therapy technology
• Experience treating with Varian TrueBeam and ARIA record and verify systems
• Familiarity with multi-leaf collimator, HDR Brachytherapy, and dosimetry procedures

Why Join Us

• Work as an integral member of a collaborative radiation oncology team dedicated to quality patient care and continuity of treatment
• Orientation hours are provided to support a smooth transition into the role