Travel Radiation Therapist
Marysville, CA
AG Globe Services
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapist. Radiation Oncology (CC)- Day Shift 40 hour week, 8 hour shifts, start time 8am.

Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.

Bachelors Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelors): Preferred
Master's Degree: Preferred
Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT): Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred
ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required
Essential Functions:
Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification. Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure. Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician
Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.