Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Globe, Arizona.

This position is ideal for a radiation therapy professional with at least 1 year of recent clinical experience who is comfortable delivering prescribed radiation treatments to oncology patients in a hospital or cancer-treatment environment.

The Radiation Therapist will work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, oncology nurses, and other members of the cancer-care team to deliver safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation therapy.

Candidates must hold current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) , current BLS certification, and the appropriate state licensure or eligibility required to practice in Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans.

· Accurately position patients for radiation treatments.

· Operate linear accelerators and other radiation therapy equipment safely and efficiently.

· Verify patient identity, treatment site, treatment parameters, and prescribed dose before treatment.

· Follow established radiation safety procedures and treatment protocols.

· Monitor patients throughout treatment and promptly report changes in clinical condition.

· Maintain precise patient positioning and reproducibility between treatment sessions.

· Assist with simulation and treatment-planning procedures as assigned.

· Use immobilization devices and positioning equipment appropriately.

· Review treatment documentation for accuracy before delivering therapy.

· Record treatment information accurately in the patient's medical record.

· Maintain timely and complete documentation using Epic .

· Educate patients regarding treatment procedures, positioning, expected side effects, and safety considerations.

· Provide compassionate support to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

· Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other clinical staff.

· Participate in quality-assurance and radiation-safety activities.

· Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and regulatory standards.

· Identify equipment or treatment concerns and escalate them to the appropriate clinical or technical personnel.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

· Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience

· Current ARRT-T – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Radiation Therapy

· Current BLS certification

· Appropriate state license or authorization required to practice Radiation Therapy in Arizona

· Experience delivering radiation therapy in a clinical environment

· Strong understanding of radiation safety and patient positioning

· Ability to accurately follow treatment plans and physician prescriptions

· Strong attention to detail and patient-safety awareness

· Ability to communicate effectively with oncology patients and multidisciplinary clinical teams

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

· Previous travel or contract Radiation Therapist experience

· Hospital-based radiation oncology experience

· Experience in a busy cancer treatment center

· Epic charting experience

· Experience with CT simulation

· Experience with advanced treatment techniques

· Experience working with linear accelerator systems

· Familiarity with oncology information and treatment-management systems

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

· Radiation therapy delivery

· Patient positioning

· Treatment setup

· Linear accelerator operation

· Radiation safety

· Treatment-plan verification

· Immobilization techniques

· Oncology patient care

· Treatment documentation

· Patient education

· Quality assurance

· Epic EMR

· Multidisciplinary oncology collaboration

Schedule Requirements

· Day Shift

· Five 8-hour shifts per week

· 40 hours per week

· Exact daily hours may vary based on treatment schedules and department needs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Radiation Therapist who is clinically accurate, patient-focused, and comfortable working in a multidisciplinary oncology environment.

You should have strong attention to detail, excellent patient-positioning skills, a solid understanding of radiation safety, and the ability to provide compassionate care to patients throughout their course of cancer treatment.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

· Radiation Therapist

· Radiation Oncology Technologist

· Radiation Therapy Technologist

· ARRT-T Radiation Therapist

· Oncology Radiation Therapist

· Travel Radiation Therapist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.