Job Summary
Radiation Therapist in RTT – Location: the organization’s healthcare facility. This role involves administering ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes following the prescription of the Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for patient simulation, basic patient care, education, and treatment documentation to support effective radiation therapy delivery.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program; current license in the state of practice if applicable; BLS – American Heart Association; ARRT – Radiation Therapy (RT(T)) certifications.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Responsibilities: Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification. Explain procedures to patients, reinforce instructions from radiation oncologists and nurses. Prepare room and equipment according to prescription, including immobilization devices, blocks, and field sizes. Transfer patients as needed. Verify treatment plan and beam energy, document treatment parameters, doses, and billing information. Perform treatment simulation, develop x-rays and port films, and observe patient reactions. Maintain cleanliness and stock levels of treatment areas. Complete documentation including daily, progress, and discharge notes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards. Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives, identify areas for process improvement, safety hazards, and escalate issues appropriately. Document patient care plans, tests, examination results, and other relevant information in the medical record. Ensure completion of safety checklists and quality controls. Promote organizational mission, vision, and values, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
- Additional Information: The role involves treatment simulation, treatment setup, documenting treatment details, and promoting patient safety. No experience requirement beyond the minimum.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
