Travel Radiation Therapist
Grand Forks, ND
Rang Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapy - Radiation Oncology at Altru (Grand Forks, ND)

Radiation Therapist needed at Altru Hospital.

• The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No weekend work. • Required: North Dakota license, ARRT, BLS • 13-weeks • $100/hour rate

• Submission packets must include resume, appropriate skills checklist, and proof of licensure (Full NURSYS report if RN). No coversheet required. • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 yrs experience in specific specialty. Med Surg RNs must have 2+ yrs inpatient acute care experience in a larger hospital. Altru is a Level 2 Trauma Center. • Recent travel experience required. Prefer 3 completed assignments. • Epic experience required. • Altru does not have a radius rule. Local travelers are accepted, and there is no rate difference. Thank you

Job Description Summary

The Radiation Therapist treats cancer patients using x-rays. They are responsible for setting up the patients in the correct treatment position to deliver radiation precisely to the targeted area.

Job Description

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescription and standard operating procedures and completes all required documentation. • Executes the precise positioning of the patient with respect to radiation beam and treatment area. • Observes and assesses patient for clinical changes and reports signs of complications. • Applies principles of basic radiation physics, radiation interactions and radiation protection, i.e., wears radiation film badge. • Completes Quality Assurance tracking, records results and assists in maintaining records. • Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Radiation Therapy - Certification | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources • Radiation Therapy - Certification | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources • Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes • ND Conditional/Temporary permit accepted prior to start

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