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Radiation Therapist
Arizona Center for Cancer Care —Scottsdale, AZ
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
Travel Radiation Therapist | Gilbert, AZ
Talented Medical Solutions —Gilbert, AZ
- $2,400 - $2,650 a week
- Contract
- Mid-level
- ARRT Certification
- Radiology
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Radiation Therapist - PART TIME
Vincere Cancer Center —Scottsdale, AZ
- $42 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Clinic
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Traveling Radiation Therapist – Full-Time, Regional Travel
SkinCure Oncology —Phoenix, AZ
- From $45 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k)
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Radiation Therapist
Banner Health —Gilbert, AZ
- $7,500 a month
- Full-time
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
- Clinic
- Continuing education credits
- Relocation assistance
Radiation Therapist Scottsdale
Banner Health —Scottsdale, AZ
- Full-time
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- ARRT Certification
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Radiation Therapist - PART TIME
Vincere Cancer Center —Scottsdale, AZ
Education: Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
$42 - $60 an hour
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Traveling Radiation Therapist – Full-Time, Regional Travel
SkinCure Oncology —Phoenix, AZ
Ability to commute: Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license to commute within assigned geographic region based on business needs.
From $45 an hour
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Travel Radiation Therapist
Hunter International, Inc —Columbus, OH
Active Ohio Radiation Therapist license required. ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy required. The ARRT Registered Radiation Oncology Therapist is needed…
$2,680 a week
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Radiation Therapist
OhioHealth —Columbus, OH
Registered with the ARRT and licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, graduate of approved Radiation Therapy Technology Training Program.
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Radiation Therapist

Arizona Center for Cancer Care -
Scottsdale, AZ

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Job Details

Benefits

Continuing education credits

Qualifications

CPR Certification
BLS Certification
ARRT (T) Certification
Driver's License
Clinical information systems
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Under direction of the radiation oncologist, lead therapist, and chief therapist, the radiation therapist will be responsible for ensuring the most optimal radiation therapy treatments are provided to our patients. This will be a team approach in professional operations with treatment delivery, simulation, and brachytherapy, or any other care related to the radiation therapy treatments.

Duties and responsibilities

Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis
Fulfills patient care responsibilities, as assigned, which may include but not limited to: Checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to treatment area; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, and preparing for treatment
Performs warm-up and calibration checks of equipment as necessary. Performs linear accelerator, HDR, and CT warm-up procedures. Checks photon beams and all electron beams for consistency. Checks physic components for accuracy of beam alignment. Documents findings outside the range established by physics. Notifies lead radiation therapist/physicist/chief therapist immediately of findings outside the normal range of operations
Fabricates blocks, molds, bolus material, and immobilization devices as needed
Accurately delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan. Provides safety and patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration. Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the lead radiation therapist/physicist/chief therapist
Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records
Assures the quality and consistency of treatment portal placement by taking portal films, CBCT or KV imaging according to departmental procedures and adjusts treatment fields as indicated
Under the direction of a radiation oncologist, takes localization radiographs, CBCT or OBI Images according to planned treatment delivery. Assists physician or nurse in the administration of contrast agents used during treatment localization. Performs measurements for use during treatment calculation. Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure. Accurately inputs treatment-related data into the verify-and-record system
Assists, as needed, in all treatment-related procedures (including but not limited to: HDR, Brachytherapy, CT Simulation, Hyperthermia, and external beam radiation therapy)
Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures
Explains procedure to patient, communicates during treatment and procedures, and if an emergency arises during treatment
Responds effectively to patient concerns
Assesses patient physical and emotional needs.
Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members
Reinforces patient education/side effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff
Coordinates and completes the daily treatment schedule in an effective manner
Maintains an accurate record of procedures including billing information and codes
Maintains a safe, orderly patient care/treatment room
Prepares room and equipment for patients according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.
Answers phone calls to the machine when not the treating therapist
Checks phone messages hourly and return all calls before lunch, midafternoon, and prior to leaving for the day
Work shifts as assigned
All therapists will rotate work shifts/locations according to clinical needs
Performs initial and weekly patient chart checks on all radiation therapy patients
Performs all duties as assigned by lead radiation therapist(s), chief therapist, and radiation director

Qualifications

Maintains registration in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of Arizona
Meets all continuing education standards as they apply to registry eligibility
Computer experience with EMR knowledge
Excellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productive, organized, treats leadership with respect, excellent attendance, continuously learning and willing to ask for help
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a detail oriented, fast-paced setting

Licensure/Certification

ARRT Certification required

Must maintain CE credits to retain certification

Arizona RTT license

Valid CPR certification

Valid Drivers License

Working conditions/Physical requirements

Medical office setting

Moderate noise levels from medical setting and equipment

Controlling machines and processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects

Ability to see details at close range

Ability to listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences

Ability to read and understand information in writing

Ability to communicate information in speaking so others will understand

Standing for long periods of time

Minimum lifting requirements of 25 pounds in order to transfer equipment, help patients with positioning, and pack/unpack supplies

Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to assist patients

Other Requirements

Up to 20% travel by vehicle required

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