Radiation Therapist

Socket.dev; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Globe, Arizona is seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment. A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, ARRT-T certification, current BLS, and Arizona licensure or eligibility are required.

Ideal candidates demonstrate attention to detail and strong safety practices. Responsibilities include delivering prescribed radiation treatments, patient positioning, operating linear accelerators, documenting in Epic, and collaborating with the cancer-care

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience.
• ARRT-T certification in Radiation Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.
• Arizona state license or eligibility to practice Radiation Therapy in Arizona.
• Experience delivering radiation therapy in a clinical environment.
• Strong understanding of radiation safety and patient positioning.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and physician prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy treatments per physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans.
• Accurately position patients for radiation treatments.
• Operate linear accelerators safely and efficiently.
• Verify patient identity, treatment site, parameters, and prescribed dose.
• Record treatment information accurately in the patient's medical record using Epic.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other staff to ensure quality care.
• Participate in quality-assurance and radiation-safety activities.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

Delivery of therapy

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

ARRT-T Radiation Therapist certification

BLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

CT simulation

Linear accelerator

Treatment planning software

Job description

Job SummaryWe 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 elevate 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.