Radiation Therapist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Globe, Arizona.

This position is ideal for a radiation therapy professional with at least 1 year of recent clinical experience who is comfortable delivering prescribed radiation treatments to oncology patients in a hospital or cancer-treatment environment.

The Radiation Therapist will work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, oncology nurses, and other members of the cancer-care team to deliver safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation therapy.

Candidates must hold current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T), current BLS certification, and the appropriate state licensure or eligibility required to practice in Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

·        Deliver radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans.

·        Accurately position patients for radiation treatments.

·        Operate linear accelerators and other radiation therapy equipment safely and efficiently.

·        Verify patient identity, treatment site, treatment parameters, and prescribed dose before treatment.

·        Follow established radiation safety procedures and treatment protocols.

·        Monitor patients throughout treatment and promptly report changes in clinical condition.

·        Maintain precise patient positioning and reproducibility between treatment sessions.

·        Assist with simulation and treatment-planning procedures as assigned.

·        Use immobilization devices and positioning equipment appropriately.

·        Review treatment documentation for accuracy before delivering therapy.

·        Record treatment information accurately in the patient's medical record.

·        Maintain timely and complete documentation using Epic.

·        Educate patients regarding treatment procedures, positioning, expected side effects, and safety considerations.

·        Provide compassionate support to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

·        Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other clinical staff.

·        Participate in quality-assurance and radiation-safety activities.

·        Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and regulatory standards.

·        Identify equipment or treatment concerns and escalate them to the appropriate clinical or technical personnel.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

·        Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience

·        Current ARRT-T – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Radiation Therapy

·        Current BLS certification

·        Appropriate state license or authorization required to practice Radiation Therapy in Arizona

·        Experience delivering radiation therapy in a clinical environment

·        Strong understanding of radiation safety and patient positioning

·        Ability to accurately follow treatment plans and physician prescriptions

·        Strong attention to detail and patient-safety awareness

·        Ability to communicate effectively with oncology patients and multidisciplinary clinical teams

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

·        Previous travel or contract Radiation Therapist experience

·        Hospital-based radiation oncology experience

·        Experience in a busy cancer treatment center

·        Epic charting experience

·        Experience with CT simulation

·        Experience with advanced treatment techniques

·        Experience working with linear accelerator systems

·        Familiarity with oncology information and treatment-management systems

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Radiation therapy delivery

·        Patient positioning

·        Treatment setup

·        Linear accelerator operation

·        Radiation safety

·        Treatment-plan verification

·        Immobilization techniques

·        Oncology patient care

·        Treatment documentation

·        Patient education

·        Quality assurance

·        Epic EMR

·        Multidisciplinary oncology collaboration

Schedule Requirements

·        Day Shift

·        Five 8-hour shifts per week

·        40 hours per week

·        Exact daily hours may vary based on treatment schedules and department needs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Radiation Therapist who is clinically accurate, patient-focused, and comfortable working in a multidisciplinary oncology environment.

You should have strong attention to detail, excellent patient-positioning skills, a solid understanding of radiation safety, and the ability to provide compassionate care to patients throughout their course of cancer treatment.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

·        Radiation Therapist

·        Radiation Oncology Technologist

·        Radiation Therapy Technologist

·        ARRT-T Radiation Therapist

·        Oncology Radiation Therapist

·        Travel Radiation Therapist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.