Travel Radiation Therapist Job at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, Lewiston, ID

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  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
  • Lewiston, ID

Job Description

Job Description

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Lewiston, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Radiation Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

The Radiation Therapist is an ARRT Registered Therapist who is responsible for the administration of radiation therapy as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The Therapist will have to interact with a variety of people including, but not limited to patients with cancer, physicians, nurses, patient's family, and co-workers. Therapist must possess good interpersonal communication skills.The disease of cancer may strike any age group necessitating that this position be involved in the care of all age groups from newborns through geriatrics. Help ease patient's fear and apprehension about radiation therapy. Set up patients properly for accurate delivery of radiation treatment. Explain to patient what to expect during treatment and what the patient can do to make sure treatment is carried out accurately. Responsible for daily warm-up of treatment machine. This includes entering information in the warm-up logbook. Any variations from parameters set by physicist should be reported to the Senior Therapist. Responsible to check simulator for proper operation. Any problem that would interfere with proper operation should be reported to the Chief Radiation Therapist. All checks done should be properly entered on the simulator warm-up log. Properly position patient for simulation of treatment area using immobilization devices as necessary to ensure proper position of patient. Explain to the patient what to expect during simulation and how the patient can help to make the process go smoothly and correctly. Produce acceptable radiographs for simulation. Tattoo the patient's treatment area safely when applicable. Photograph the patient's treatment area & face to be placed in the patient's chart. Maintains audio and visual contact with patients at all times. Schedule the patient for daily treatment. Make sure the patient's marks are maintained during the course of treatment. Explain to the patient what adverse reactions might occur during treatment course. Notify the RN or Radiation Oncologist of patient's adverse reaction when necessary. Make sure Radiation Oncologist sees the patient at least once a week during treatment course. Verify weekly weight check. Perform portal localization films once a week or as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Do weekly chart checks to make sure prescription is being followed. Make sure all addition is correct, photos are placed in chart, positive pathology report is in chart, consents are signed and placed in the chart, and the History and Physical is done. Make sure linen is stocked and if not, call Linen Services to have needed supply delivered. Keep treatment and simulation rooms neat, orderly and stocked with the necessary supplies. Inform Chief Radiation Therapist of items that need to be ordered. Participates in performance improvement activities. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Effectively communicate with physicians, nurses, patients, Medical Center staff, and co-workers. Help transport hospital patients to department. Assist patients as necessary. Attends all required hospital and departmental inservice programs. There is a $1,000 completion bonus to paid once candidate has successfully completed the assignment full term Facility Requirements: Must have ARRT certification, this must be attached to the resume Must have BLS certifications, must be attached to the submission (Must be through the American Heart Association) Must have experience using Elekta equipment Shifts will be 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday MUST USE TEMPLATE BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. Any submittals without will be rejected!                                                                                                      Email Title SUBJECT LINE: (SUBMISSION) - (CANDIDATE NAME) - (FACILITY NAME) - (SPECIALTY) - (POSITION ID) BODY of Submission: Years of Clinical Experience: Years of Travel Experience:    EMR Experience:      Certifications on file: Has your candidate ever worked at a Community Hospital facility either in a permanent or contract role? (Y/N) v  If so, please list what facility, dates worked, and reporting manager. Have you attached the SSN & DOB, RTR, and Vendor Submittal Packet to the Candidate Record?: (Y/N) Does your candidate have requested time off in the 3 months? v  If so, please list the dates. o   Please provide available interview times over the next 72 hours. Additional Information:

Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Job ID #6-972798. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits
  • Completion bonus

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Monday to Friday, Shift work, 1 day per week,

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