Temp - Radiation Therapist - Oncology (Days) Pittsfield MA

Radiation Therapist

Administers radiation treatments, simulations, dosimetry functions, and fabricates blocks in preparation for treatment. Requires initiative and independent judgment. Proper care of the client in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required. Performs radiation therapy treatments as required in either a scheduled or emergent environment under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist. Updates procedure manuals as needed. Manages daily treatment schedule of all assignments on the clinical equipment. Observes and demonstrates familiarity with all safety features in each clinical area. Works closely with reception, Nursing, and physician components in the provision of patient care.

Ability to function independently and proficiently in a high stress, work intensive environment. Attendance at all mandatory education is required. BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY. To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile upload. Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD/DURING INTERVIEW WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better). PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL TRAVELERS UPLOADED TO NEEDS ON MY DESK NOTE WHEN THEY CAN BE REACHED AND HAVE VOICEMAIL SET UP ON THEIR PHONES. TRAVELERS WITHOUT VOICEMAIL SET UP WHEN A FACILITY REACHES OUT WILL BE REDIRECTED. 8hrs non-billable orientation Holiday, OT multipliers: 1.25% Requirement description: 10/12HR SHIFTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS NEED.

2+ years Radiation Therapy experience [Required] Previous travel [preferred] Traveler must have their own vehicle for this assignment Any/All RTO must be included in profile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer/at interview. Please obtain this information prior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offer

Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, Radiation Therapist, current to 1 year [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment) [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Massachusetts Radiology license - Must be uploaded with profile [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Registration of Radiologic Technologists ARRT - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• BLS
• ARRT

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Massachusetts

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Facility will not pend MA Radiology license. License must be in hand.