Radiation Therapist

5 Star Recruitment; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Radiation Therapist based in Gig Harbor, Washington. In this role, you will deliver external beam radiation therapy, observe patients, and maintain treatment schedules. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited program with certifications. Experience in radiation therapy is a must, and new graduates with ARRT license are also considered. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focusing on patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Technology program and board eligible.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy.
• AIDS certification for health care workers (7 hours).
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy per department procedures.
• Observe patients for unusual reactions and report them.
• Maintain daily treatment schedule and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Service orientation

Patient observation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Technology program

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology

Certification as a Radiation Therapist by the State of Washington

Job description

The Radiation Therapist is an ideal opportunity, delivering external beam radiation therapy in accordance with the prescription and instruction of the Radiation Oncology physician and Medical Radiation Physicist. In this role you will apply your radiotherapy expertise, attention to detail and your service orientation to your daily work functions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely deliver the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy per department procedures as follows:
• You will observe patients for unusual physical and psychological reactions, and report all observations/events immediately to the Clinical Nurse Specialist and/or the Radiation Oncology physician and assists in any emergency treatment
• You will maintain daily treatment schedule and works cooperatively with the physician, physics staff, and front office staff for scheduling treatment times, simulations and diagnostic studies

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Technology program and board eligible, and must be registered to sit for next board exam given and has two consecutive trials to pass before being considered for dismissal
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy and be certified as a Radiation Therapist by the State of Washington
• AIDS certification for health care workers (7 hours)
• CPR certification

Must-Haves

• Mandatory Certificate , Must have ARRT
• Radiation Therapist experience is required
• Open to new grad(Must possess the ARRT License)

Nice to Haves

• 3+ Years in Radiation Therapist is Nice to have