Travel Radiation Therapist

American Traveler seeks a Radiation Therapist with ARRT (T) certification and 2+ years of experience for an acute care Level 3 trauma facility offering a 13-week day shift assignment.

Requirements

• Current AZ State CTT Radiation Therapist certification required (license required if applicable)
• BLS certification (AHA)
• ARRT (T) certification for Radiation Therapist licensure
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Experience with IMRT field QA and 3D compensator mounting
• Ability to perform conventional and CT simulations
• Ability to fabricate immobilization devices and custom blocking
• Heavy physical demands including lifting up to 50-100 lbs, constant standing, and repetitive motions
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (OSHA Category 1)

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting within a Level 3 trauma facility
• Radiation Therapy unit
• Days schedule, Monday through Thursday 7am-4pm and Friday 7am-noon
• 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Uses Varian 21iX Linear Accelerator and Pinnacle treatment planning software
• Uses Mosaiq and Allscripts EMR systems
• Mosaiq used for record and verify
• No cancellations permitted
• Administer external beam radiation therapy according to physician prescriptions
• Perform daily linear accelerator and simulator start-up procedures and morning QA
• Document treatment details and report deviations to the director or physicist
• Prepare patients for treatment and communicate setup deviations to physicians
• Interact with dosimetry team to retrieve DRRs, calculations, and treatment plans
• Perform weekly portal imaging or IGRT and weekly chart checks
• Assist physicians during on-treatment visits
• Participate in chart rounds and tumor boards
• Order and maintain inventory and supply stock
• Practice radiation safety protocols and report equipment malfunctions
• Maintain patient appointment times within 5 minutes of scheduled slots

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts