Radiation Therapist - Travel Job
On-siteElyria, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment while accurately positioning patients and ensuring proper immobilization during treatment. Verify treatment plans and dosage with the oncology team, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and document all treatments and quality assurance activities. Perform CT/simulation, portal imaging, basic dose calculations, and assist with diagnostic CT as requested. This 13-week travel assignment includes days shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with no call or weekends, located in Elyria, OH. Candidates must hold AART certification, a valid Ohio license, and BLS certification with at least one year of experience.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program
- AART Certification in Radiation Therapy
- Valid Ohio Radiation Therapy license
- BLS certification
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Radiation Therapist
- Experience with CT/Sim and conventional simulation procedures
- Competency with treatment delivery systems and basic dose calculations
- Demonstrate understanding of radiation biology, safety, and psychosocial aspects of cancer care
- Participate in treatment planning, tumor localization, and delivery of prescribed ionizing radiation
- Review daily treatment records and notify physicians of concerns or adverse effects
- Maintain documentation of quality assurance activities and report equipment maintenance needs
- Candidates must maintain appropriate credentials and certifications throughout the assignment
- No call, no weekends
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in outpatient oncology or cancer center settings preferred
- Experience or familiarity with Elekta systems preferred
- Experience with HDR brachytherapy preferred
- Elekta system experience preferred
- HDR brachytherapy experience preferred
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