Radiation Therapist
Salem, OR
Host Healthcare
3x13 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,507/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x13 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
Job Overview
- Location: Salem, Oregon
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Start: ASAP
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
- Shift: Day, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Call: No call required
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a Radiation Therapy program
- Valid Radiation Therapist license in Oregon
- Radiation Therapist (1 year of experience)
- Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
- ARRT
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- Experience with Varian TrueBeam, Edge, or Aria linear accelerators
- Experience with SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy)
- Experience with SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
- Experience with Breathhold Visual Management techniques
- Experience with Epic
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Varian TrueBeam or Edge and Aria
- Familiarity with linear accelerators, including Varian TrueBeam, Trilogy, Acuity, and GE Lightspeed CT
- Knowledge of SBRT, SRS, and breathhold visual management
Work Setting
- Fast-paced environment treating 70–95 patients per day on three treatment machines
Key Responsibilities
- Simulate and administer radiation treatments as prescribed
- Interpret treatment prescriptions and plans
- Position and image patients for treatment
- Monitor patients during treatment and report side effects or unusual reactions
- Document treatment position, tattoos, and field borders
- Perform emergency treatment calculations
- Fabricate immobilization devices and custom blocks
- Participate in daily chart rounds and weekly chart/check and cleaning tasks
- Coordinate simulation to support continuity of care
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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 Salem, OR
As a Travel Radiation Therapist in Salem, OR here's what you should know:- Salem's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter average lows range from 32-35°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Salem, with various options available for travel nurses.
- Salem is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Salem has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundant flora.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Salem offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic district and Oregon State Capitol, visiting wineries in the award-winning wine country, enjoying Minto Brown Island Park for outdoor activities, and exploring unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Downtown Salem.
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