Radiation Therapist - Per Diem, Day Shift

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 70,257 - 104,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% pay differential

Job summary

PeaceHealth St. John Cancer Center in Longview, WA is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position.

You will participate in treatment planning, simulation, and delivery of ionizing radiation to cancer patients in accordance with established standards. Responsibilities include administering prescribed doses with Linear Accelerator equipment, performing dosimetric calculations under supervision, assisting with brachytherapy, and ensuring radiation safety and ALARA compliance.

Qualifications

• ARRT-approved Accredited Program of Radiologic Technology (AAS).
• Prior experience preferred.
• Washington Radiologic Technologist licensure.
• ARRT-T.
• Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using Linear Accelerator Equipment according to established practices and standards.
• Performs dosimetric calculations under the supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist, using either manual or computerized dose calculations.
• Assists with Brachytherapy procedures.
• Warms up treatment machines/simulator and checks all safety and operational procedures; reports any erratic operation to the physicist.
• Checks the laser positioning to ensure proper alignment.
• Verifies dose through barometer and thermometer measurements; reports any discrepancies to physicist.
• Follows Principles of Radiation Protection for patient, self and others. Adhere to ALARA and other radiation safety requirements.
• Positions Patients utilizing correct patient immobilization devices with accuracy according to simulation/prescription.
• Adheres to Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
• May train & supervise students or subordinate Radiation Therapists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ARRT-T

Basic Life Support

Prior experience

Education

ARRT-approved Accredited Program of Radiologic Technology (AAS)

Job description

PeaceHealth St. John Cancer Center in Longview, WA is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position.

You will participate in treatment planning, simulation, and delivery of ionizing radiation to cancer patients in accordance with established standards. Responsibilities include administering prescribed doses with Linear Accelerator equipment, performing dosimetric calculations under supervision, assisting with brachytherapy, and ensuring radiation safety and ALARA compliance.