Radiation Therapist

2 months ago

Carlsbad, United States NurseStaffing Full time
Description:

Radiologists and radiation oncologists often prescribe radiation therapy for patients who have cancer or other serious diseases. Plan and administer these treatments and monitor patients conditions. Utilize special equipment that produces ionizing radiation to administer therapeutic doses of radiation. Provide support to nervous patients with a serious disease.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
  • Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures, and procedures of the division.
  • Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures.
  • Recognizes and promptly reports patients motor abnormalities, including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist.
  • Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
  • Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the right or left side.
  • Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification.
  • Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
  • Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Required Qualifications:
  • Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
  • Current State License to practice
  • Current ARRT Radiology registration required, Radiation Therapy (T) preferred
  • Current State License to practice as a Certified Radiology Contrast IV Injection practitioner required.
  • Vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
  • Vaccinated for Influenza, seasonal


Incentives:

Benefits for our Travel & Local Contracts Include:
  • Aggressive Compensation Packages
  • Lodging Per-Diem for those who qualify
  • Meals and Incidentals Allowance for those who qualify
  • Travel Expense Allowance for those who qualify
  • Medical Dental and Vision Benefits available (For you and family)
  • Day 1 Medical and Voluntary Insurance eligibility for all full-time contracted professionals
  • 401K
  • Daily Pay Available
  • Direct deposit
  • Free CEUs
  • 24/7 Clinical Support
  • Professional and General Liability Coverage
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Bridge Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • State License Assistance
  • New graduates are welcome to apply (Allied Only)
  • Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
  • Personal Staffing Assistance and Large Support Staff
  • Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
  • Travel Tax Filing Resources

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