Radiation Therapist
Winchester, VA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapist Travel Position - Virginia

Job Title

Radiation Therapist

Location

Winchester, Virginia

Employment Type

Travel Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (five 8-hour day shifts)
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for cancer patients by accurately interpreting and delivering radiation treatments per radiation oncologist’s prescription and instructions.
• Perform simulations and assist in treatment planning, including tumor localization and dosimetry.
• Participate in Brachytherapy procedures.
• Triage sick patients to nursing for evaluation.
• Check prescriptions, diagnosis, patient identification, and charts.
• Schedule patients and explain pre- and post-treatment procedures.
• Communicate and coordinate with physicists, dosimetrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare team members.
• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment according to prescription and safety protocols.
• Take and verify images of treatment areas; maintain and file documentation.
• Transfer patients to treatment couch and maintain visual/audible contact during treatment.
• Maintain patient markings and update as directed by physicians.
• Reinforce physician and dietitian recommendations regarding treatment reactions and care of radiated areas.
• Change dressings as needed and observe patients for unusual reactions, reporting and assisting in emergencies.
• Follow radiation safety measures for patients and staff.
• Accurately document treatment doses and charges daily.
• Use original electronic charts at all times during treatment.
• Set up IMRT and 3-D patients properly in CT, create immobilization devices for 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT patients, and document setup instructions and dosimetry information.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Information

• Electronic Medical Record system used: EPIC
• Dress code: Caribbean Blue scrubs; adherence to employer dress code policy required
• Number of openings: 1

This position is suitable for Radiation Therapists with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in Virginia with a standard weekday schedule and no weekend or on-call duties.