Radiation Therapist - Direct Hire Days - Reno, NV - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC
Reno, NV 89502
About the Job
Radiation Therapist
Location: Reno, NV
Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join our partner hospital in Reno, NV. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team that provides exceptional cancer care.
Responsibilities:
- Radiation Therapy Administration: Precisely administer prescribed radiation dosages to specific treatment areas, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Patient Localization: Conduct necessary localization procedures to prepare patients for radiation treatments.
- Patient & Family Support: Offer emotional support, education, and guidance to cancer patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
- Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the healthcare team, including radiation oncologists, nurses, and other technicians, to ensure coordinated and high-quality care.
- Training and Education: Assist in onboarding new team members and provide education to students in the field of radiation therapy.
- Patient Assessment: Evaluate and prioritize job tasks, demonstrating knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care considering the physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety needs of patients.
- Equipment Operation: Operate linear accelerators, simulators, electronic health records, record and verify systems, and other department-specific software.
- Additional Skills: Maintain proficiency in skin instruction, phone communication, and EMR utilization.
- Safety and Compliance: Follow annual requirements for body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, and CPR: complete annual core competencies and the Core RT Competency and Development Ladder Skills within specified timeframes.
Shift:
- Days: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- On-Call: One weekend every 2 months from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
- Working-level knowledge of the English language (reading, writing, speaking).
- Licensure:
- Radiation Therapist License from ARRT.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Radiation Control Program License for Radiation Therapy upon hire.
- Certification: BLS Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Relocation Assistance: Potential relocation assistance for the ideal candidate.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive team environment.
Source : Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC