Travel Radiation Therapist
Fort Dodge, IA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x7 hrs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients in a hospital or clinic setting
• Observes and assesses chemotherapy patients' conditions
• Assures patient safety and stability; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician; records nursing notes on patient chart
• Interviews and observes patients medical history and current condition; reviews patients’ records; takes vital signs and assesses current condition and pain level
• Administers chemotherapy, blood products, IV fluids and medications
• Validates chemotherapy doses for accuracy
• Identifies patient needs and healthcare problems; develops goals, service delivery protocols, and nursing plan of care; evaluates patient progress and modifies care plans as needed
• Records and reports all information within scope and per facility protocol
• Performs assessment of patients; evaluates symptoms and determines essential care required
• Prepares patients for physician’s examination, assists in examination and treatment of patient
• Educates patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options
• Instructs individual patients and family on follow-up care, toxicity and side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Assists in assessment of pain management
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

• Quickly interviewing viable candidates: Phone call/text from a 405 area code As a member of the interdisciplinary team the traveler contributes professional/clinical knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients. The traveler may be asked to float within the same discipline across local campuses.

Schedule: Days, 5 x 7.2 (36 hours per week)

Submission Requirements:

1. Resume
2. Relevant skills checklist (must be completed within the past 1 year)
3. License verification
4. Copy of certs required
5. 2 references highly preferred
6. Proof of Taxable Address
   1. Driver’s License
   2. Current Utility Bill
   3. Lease/Rental Agreement
   4. Mortgage Statement/Bill
   5. Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance Statement/Bill
   6. Voter Registration
   7. Bank Statement
   8. Auto Insurance
   9. Tax Return