Radiation Therapist

5 Star Recruitment; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a Radiation Therapist in Yakima, Washington. In this role, you will deliver external beam radiation therapy while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You should be a graduate of an accredited Radiation Technology program, registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, and hold necessary certifications. This position is ideal for new graduates or those with experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Must be registered to sit for the next board exam with two consecutive trials to pass.
• AIDS certification for health care workers (7 hours) required.
• CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed planned course of radiation therapy per department procedures.
• Observe patients for unusual reactions and report them immediately.
• Maintain daily treatment schedule and coordinate with medical 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 in Radiation Therapy

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

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status

US Citizen / Green Card holder

Must-Haves

ARRT, Open to new grad, experience preferred