Respiratory Therapist
Detroit, MI
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$56-60/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Radiation Therapist
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Contract
13 weeks
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
- No weekends
- No on-call
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Michigan
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience
- ARRT (T)
- BLS
- Radiation Therapist experience
Preferred
- Experience with Varian and Aria
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Review patient prescriptions and treatment plans
- Position patients using immobilization devices and treatment accessories
- Operate treatment equipment, including linear accelerator and HDR
- Administer prescribed ionizing radiation
- Verify radiation prescriptions and document treatment details in patient charts
- Perform daily patient marking and ongoing imaging per department policy
- Assist with simulation duties and rotate through treatment areas
- Maintain therapy rooms, linens, and medical supplies
- Follow quality assurance procedures
- Support and teach radiation therapy students as needed
Work Conditions
- May involve lifting patients and equipment up to 50 lbs
- Potential exposure to radiation
- Frequent interaction with emotionally distressed and critically ill patients
Employer
Host Healthcare
266 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Detroit, MI
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Detroit, MI here's what you should know:- Detroit's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Summer average highs: 81°F; Winter average lows: 19°F
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Detroit, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
- Detroit is car-friendly with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system called the QLINE.
- Detroit is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of major healthcare facilities.
- Detroit offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a rich musical heritage with venues for live music, sports events including professional teams, and outdoor activities such as the Detroit International RiverWalk for scenic walks and bike rides.
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