Radiation Therapist
Albany, NY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,582/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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 Travel Position - Albany, NY
Job Overview
- Administer ionizing radiation and radioactive substances to patients under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist.
- Operate high voltage radiation therapy machinery safely and accurately.
- Monitor patients daily for reactions and report any adverse effects immediately.
- Enter and maintain patient treatment parameters in the electronic medical record.
- Interpret computerized treatment plans accurately.
- Follow radiation safety protocols as per New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), ARRT, and ACRO guidelines.
- Maintain professional conduct focused on patient welfare.
- Equipment used includes Varian Truebeam and Varian 21ix.
Contract Details
- Employment Type: Travel
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Work Schedule: 40 hours per week (specific shift details not provided)
Location
- City: Albany
- State: New York
Required Qualifications
- Valid Radiation Therapist license in New York
- Radiation Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
- ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
Additional Information
- Local candidates from certain counties are not eligible.
- Must adhere to all radiation safety protocols and professional standards.
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Employer
Host Healthcare
255 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Lauren has made my travel nursing experience an absolute breeze. She responds almost immediately at any point in the day, she’s amazing at communicating with the different facilities and managers in terms of my contract/applications and any questions I may have, and you can tell that she truly cares about finding me the best job possible. Couldn’t do it without her!
Cons
none
Recommends 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.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
Albany, NY
About
A vibrant city located in the heart of New York State, Albany is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and abundance of cultural attractions. Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 150 miles north of New York City, Albany features amazing destinations such as the Empire State Plaza, the New York State Museum and the Egg Performing Arts Center. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, including SUNY Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Siena College, Union College and Albany Law School. The climate in Albany is generally cool, with warm summers and cold winters and lovers of winter weather can enjoy a beautiful blanket of snow covering the ground.
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