Travel Radiation Therapist - $3,400 per week in Marysville, CA

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor?s Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor?s): Preferred

• Master's Degree: Preferred

• Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT): Required

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred

• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred

• ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required

• Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Organizational Requirements: