Travel Radiation Therapist

American Traveler seeks a Radiation Therapist with ARRT and Oregon OBMI licensure and 1+ year experience for a fast-paced hospital Radiation Oncology department.

Job Details

• Hospital Radiation Oncology department setting,
• Day shift, 4x10 hours, 6:00am-7:30pm, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week,
• 13 week contract with no call required,
• Fast-paced environment treating 70-95 patients per day across three treatment machines,
• Uses Varian TrueBeam or Edge and Varian Trilogy linear accelerators, plus GE Lightspeed CT,
• Uses Aria for electronic charting,
• Performs SBRT, SRS, and Breathhold Visual Management techniques,
• May be required to float to nearby affiliated facilities, including West Valley Hospital,

Job Requirements

• ARRT National Radiology license required,
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) state licensure required if applicable,
• Current BLS certification,
• Minimum of 1 year Radiation Therapy experience,
• Successful completion of a Radiation Therapy program required,
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam or Edge and Aria required,
• Familiarity with Varian Trilogy, Acuity, and GE Lightspeed CT preferred,
• Epic charting experience required,
• Ability to perform simple RadCalc calculations for emergency treatments,
• Ability to safely transfer patients using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques,
• Skilled in beam modifying/positioning, block cutting, CBCT/kV/mV imaging, wedges, and treatment plan calculations,

Additional Information

• Simulate and administer radiation treatments per Radiation Oncologist prescription and Physicist/Dosimetrist direction,
• Interpret prescriptions and treatment plans and complete patient identification procedures,
• Maintain audio/visual surveillance of patients and consistently position patients for treatment,
• Image and annotate portal images as directed by the Radiation Oncologist,
• Observe and report patient side-effects or unusual reactions to appropriate clinical staff,
• Construct quality immobilization devices and fabricate custom blocks,
• Participate in daily chart rounds and complete Aria chart checks per department policy,
• Complete weekly block room cleaning and HEPA filter checks with documentation,
• Coordinate simulation scheduling with clinic to support continuity of care,
• Former Salem Health employees are not eligible for assignment until six months after termination date,
• Block scheduling is not accommodated