Travel Radiation Therapist

Travel Radiation Therapist

American Traveler seeks a Radiation Therapist with ARRT(T) certification and 2+ years of experience, proficient with the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator, for an outpatient cancer center setting.

Work in a cancer center treating adult acute care and outpatient populations.

Utilizes Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator and ARIA treatment planning system.

Treats benign brain tumors, heterotopic bone, keloids, and prophylactic cases using external beam therapy, IMRT, and SRS.

Provides treatment for patients with Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, kidney, pancreatic, and testicular cancers.

Uses Epic for electronic charting.

Monday through Friday day shift schedule with 4x10-hour shifts, with later hours possible based on patient volume.

No on-call requirements.

Travelers are expected to float unless otherwise stated.

ARRT(T) and BLS certification required.

License required if applicable.

Minimum of 2 years of experience required.

Epic experience within the last 18 months required, including a passing score on the Epic competency exam.

Proficiency with Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator required.

Community hospital experience preferred.

Skilled in chart check, beam modifying/positioning, CBCT/kV/mV imaging, and use of wedges.

Knowledge of radiation safety and isolation precautions/PPE.

Ability to care for patients in restraints and perform lift/transfer techniques.

Candidates requiring respirator fit testing must be clean-shaven.

Deliver radiation therapy treatments and perform beam modifying/positioning and imaging as part of daily patient care.

Provide patient and family education throughout treatment course.

Maintain radiation safety standards and appropriate PPE use.

Accepts local candidates at the same rate.

Open to candidates with prior travel assignment experience.