Description

American Traveler seeks a Radiation Therapist with ARRT (T) certification and at least one year of experience for a hospital radiation oncology department.

Details

• Hospital-based Radiation Oncology department
• M-F day shift schedule, 40 hours per week, with flexible daily start/end times between 7am-6pm
• No fixed daily shift; scheduling varies based on patient and departmental needs
• No call requirement, though weekend/holiday coverage may occasionally be needed based on department needs
• May float or rotate to sister hospital locations as needed
• Uses Cerner for electronic medical records

Requirements

• Active SC or compact Radiation Therapist license required, if applicable
• ARRT Radiation Therapy (T) certification required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Minimum of one year of relevant radiation therapy experience, internships as part of clinical education may count
• High School Diploma/GED and completion of formal radiation therapy training from an AMA-approved school required
• Proficiency in dose calculations and equipment operation
• Ability to lift, move, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, and use of finger/hand dexterity required
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours

Additional Information

• Deliver prescribed external beam and radioactive element treatments under direction of a Radiation Oncologist
• Perform clinical simulations on treatment machines and CT simulators
• Fabricate custom immobilization devices, blocks, and molds for patient treatments
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records including dose totals and treatment aids used
• Explain procedures to patients, address concerns, and ensure comfort during treatment
• Work occurs across simulator, dark room, treatment, and exam rooms, with occasional need to support operating room or nursing unit procedures
• Exposure to radiation, blood, bodily fluids, and other common healthcare environment hazards
• Professional and neat appearance required
• Travelers may remain on assignment up to one year from initial start date, with a required break before starting a new assignment
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible
• First-time travelers may be considered with appropriate experience