Travel Radiation Therapist
Syracuse, NY
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel: Radiation Therapist
Location: Syracuse, NY
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday (5x8s)

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited AAS or AMA Radiation Therapy program

• Current NYS Radiation Therapist license

• 3–5 years of related experience

• Strong knowledge of radiation safety standards and high-voltage radiation therapy equipment

Preferred experience: TrueBeam and CT Sim

Job Duties:

• Deliver radiation therapy to patients according to physician prescriptions and National Cancer Institute regulations

• Operate and maintain all types of radiotherapy equipment (Co-60, Linear Accelerator, Simulator, etc.)

• Take radiographic films to confirm treatment volumes and perform pretreatment duties, including tumor localization, contouring, and collection of physical factors for treatment planning

• Prepare and photograph patients for portal verification

• Ensure patient safety, recognize and respond to radiation reactions, and provide patient education

• Maintain accurate treatment records and port films

• Participate in departmental in-service and educational programs

• Coordinate departmental and inpatient activities to ensure proper patient care

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