Local Contract Radiation Therapist - $70 per hour at Prokatchers

Prokatchers is seeking a local contract Radiation Therapist for a local contract job in Vacaville, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiation Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Pay Rate: $70/hr.
Shift Timings: Monday - Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Float Requirement: Must be willing and able to float to sister facility and other departments as requested and qualified.
Duties:
Radiation Therapists use ionizing-radiation producing equipment to administer therapeutic doses of radiation as prescribed by physicians for treatment of disease – generally cancer.
A Radiation Therapist exposes specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions, noting in the patient's chart such information as the area treated, the radiation dosage, equipment control settings, the patient's reactions, and the total amount of radiation received to date.
Requires graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T) registry or registry eligibility in radiation therapy technology, and licensed by the State Department of Health Services.
A Radiation Therapist must be familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Radiation Therapy.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish treatment goals.
A Radiation Therapist performs a variety of tasks, works under general supervision and must utilize a certain degree of creativity and latitude.
Reports to the Physician and Supervisor.
Operates all radiation generating equipment as directed to deliver the prescribed radiation dose in an accurate, safe and efficient manner.
Completes simulation / localization procedures as assigned (Not a requirement for an On-Call Therapist).
Documents treatment and set up parameters in the patient’s medical record. Schedules treatment and simulation appointments.
Maintains treatment schedule and records statistical data.
Observes prescribed radiation safety measures as outlined in State of California, Title 17, and in organization wide and department specific policy and procedures.
Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) duties as assigned.
Fabricates immobilization and treatment devices as needed. Reports equipment malfunction and maintains log book of repairs needed.
Reports patient status to nursing and/or medical staff while patient is undergoing radiation therapy.
Maintains a professional and supportive attitude toward all staff members, patients and their families.
Experience:
1-year experience as a radiation therapist preferred.
Education:
Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
Licensure/Certifications:
Must hold a current State of California license in Radiation Therapy Technology (CRT-Therapy).
Must hold a current license with the American Registry of Radiation Technologists (ARRT).
AHA or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
ProKatchers LLC is revolutionizing healthcare staffing! ProKatchers LLC has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing companies in the country by Staffing Industry Analysts, real travel nurses, and allied healthcare professionals that work with our team. Our focus is on empowering our healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care experiences. We're dedicated to making your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
Our goal is to positively impact the healthcare industry by providing a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. Our responsive and friendly recruiters prioritize our clinicians in fulfilling their dream and mission of improving lives by providing quality patient care.
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Mission Statement:
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible.
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