Travel Radiation Therapist
Marysville, CA
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Radiation Therapist. Radiation Oncology (CC)

Job Description

• Day Shift
• 40 hour week, 8 hour shifts, start time 8am.
• Bachelors Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelors): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT): Required
• BLS: Preferred
• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.
• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
• Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
• Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
• Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician
• Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.