Radiation Therapist
Show Low, AZ
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Allied Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Allied Healthcare Professional needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available

Opportunity:

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Therapist

Job Details:

• Monday through Friday day shifts at the cancer center
• Shift times: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM with half day Friday
• 40 hours per week guarantee
• No cancellations policy
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), Certified Radiation Therapist - ARRT (T)
• Current Arizona State CTT Radiation Therapist certification required
• ARRT for Radiation Therapist licensure required
• Work with Varian 21iX Linear Accelerator and Pinnacle treatment planning software
• Use Mosaiq and Allscripts EMR systems
• Accurately administer external beam radiation therapy according to physician prescriptions
• Perform daily startup procedures and morning quality assurance on linear accelerator
• Conduct conventional and CT simulations, fabricate immobilization devices
• Complete photon and electron block fabrication
• Perform weekly portal imaging or IGRT as directed
• Maintain patient appointments within 5 minutes of scheduled time
• Document all treatment aspects and report any deviations to physician
• Participate in chart rounds and tumor boards
• Practice radiation safety protocols and report machine malfunctions
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50-100 pounds and extensive standing

Facility:

This regional medical center features a comprehensive cancer treatment program with advanced radiation therapy technology and equipment. The facility maintains modern linear accelerators and sophisticated treatment planning systems to provide precise radiation treatments. The cancer center emphasizes quality patient care with strict safety protocols and comprehensive treatment documentation systems, offering a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary tumor boards and chart rounds.

Location:

Show Low, AZ

Show Low offers a unique high-altitude desert location in Arizona's White Mountains, providing cooler temperatures and four distinct seasons unlike much of the state. The area is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, and winter sports, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking a mountain lifestyle in Arizona.