Travel Radiation Therapist
Syracuse, NY
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 year's experience required.
• Travel experience preferred.
• Certs REQ: BLS
• License REQ: An active NY state RRT licensed required
• Qualifications: AAS or AMA certified program

Description:

• Shift: Days 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• RRT license with three to five years of related experience
• Duties: Responsible for the delivery of radiation therapy to patients as prescribed and under the regulations of the National Cance1+ Institute. Incumbents must have in-depth knowledge of high-voltage, state-of-heart radiation therapy equipment with safety standards and be able to properly maintain the same. Coordinates patient appointments; interprets prescription and delivers radiation to patient in accordance with\nphysician's instructions; prepares and operates all types of radiotherapy equipment, (i.e. Co-60, Linear\nAccelerator, Simulator, etc.); takes radiographic film to confirm treatment volume; performs pretreatment duties by operating the Simulator, for localization of tumor size and position, taking the\ncontour and collecting all physical factors for the treatment plan, taking photographs of patients for portal verification; assuming responsibility for providing all safety measures for patients, recognizing\nall types of radiation reactions and for providing proper care and instructions to patients; assumes responsibility for compliance to departmental and regulatory policies and procedures; recording and\nmaintaining treatment records and port films; participates in the department's in-service and\neducational programs, and coordinates departmental and in-patient activities to provide proper patient care.