Radiation Oncology Therapist - Per Diem

Kingman Regional Medical Center; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingman Regional Medical Center is seeking a Radiation Oncology Therapist for a per diem schedule. The role requires maintaining imaging and treatment workflows, performing verification simulations, and delivering high-quality care in the Cancer Center.

Qualified candidates will hold an ARRT Radiation Therapy certification, AZ Licensure, and BLS. This position supports a safety-conscious team and adheres to regulatory standards and performance expectations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program.
• Current Arizona Medical Radiologic Technologist certificate/licensure.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date competencies and high-quality standard of care.
• Deliver treatment and IMRT process flow.
• Manage verification simulation process flow and setup simulation.
• Oversee clinical treatment and imaging flow for SRS/SBRT.
• Ensure compliance with billing and radiation safety policies.

Skills

Radiation therapy

IMRT

ARRT Radiation Therapy

BLS Certification

Radiology technology

Education

Radiologic Technologist program

ARRT Radiation Therapy certification

Job description

Staff Position Description

Position Title: Radiation Oncology Therapist Position Code: RadOncTher-6181

Department: Cancer Center Safety Sensitive: YES

Reports to: Chief Radiation Therapist Exempt Status: NO

Shift: Per Diem will work a minimum of six (6) shifts in six (6) weeks and up to a maximum of 19 hours per week

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Key Responsibilities

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Responsible for maintaining up to date competencies and high quality standard of care for:

• 1. Treatment delivery and IMRT process flow
• 2. Verification simulation process flow
• 3. Setup simulation process flow
• 4. Clinical treatment process flow
• 5. Treatment delivery and imaging flow for SRS and SBRT
• 6. Dosimetry planning flow
• 7. Ensures all departmental policies are met
• 8. Demonstrates submission of accurate billing/treatment information to ensure compliance with related billing charges
• 9. Demonstrates radiation safety knowledge and compliance with state regulations
• 10. Maintains and ensures ACR practice parameters for radiation therapy
• 11. Fulfills the role and responsibilities of a licensed radiation therapist

Qualifications

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• Education: Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program. Preferably from an educational institution approved by the ARRT, JCERT, or the ACR.
• Certification/Licensure:
• 1. Current Arizona Medical Radiologic Technologist certificate/licensure.
• 2. Certification by American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) registry in Radiation Therapy
• 3. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Preferences

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• Education: Associate’s degree or Bachelors’ with certification preferred

Special Position Requirements

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• Exposure Categories:
• 1. Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
• 2. Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals

Work Requirements

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• 1. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity hand-eye coordination
• 2. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
• 3. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time
• 4. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds
• 5. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal