Temp - Radiation Therapist - Oncology (Days) Pittsfield, MA

Temp - Radiation Therapist - Oncology (Days) Pittsfield, MA

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%