radiation therapist - Lewiston, ID , USA, United States - CareNow Medical Staffing

    CareNow Medical Staffing
    CareNow Medical Staffing Lewiston, ID , USA, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    3 Positions Available

    Must-Haves


    1. High School Diploma or GED



    2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)



    3. Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiation Therapist



    4. Must have knowledge of department functions, how and why radiation therapy is used, and be able to explain this to nurses, physicians, Medical Center staff, and the public



    5. Continuing education as prescribed by JCAHO, and A.R.R.T.



    Nice-To-Haves


    1. Experience in a Radiation Oncology Department is desirable but not required



    Job Description


    **$15,000 Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available


    PLEASE NOTE: Salary offered is based on years of experience. 0-years of experience is the minimum and 29/30-years of experience is the maximum.


    State of the art equipment with a new Elekta Versa with VMAT commissioned in 2023


    New wide boar GE CT onsite


    New PET CT located at the hospital


    we do not do cyberknife so that experience would not be relevant to this position


    Radiation Oncologist with 30 years of experience


    Work with experienced therapists with a combined total of over 55 years of experience


    Onsite dosimetrist and physicist to provide support


    Welcoming staff eager to create a positive work environment and support a new therapist.



    POSITION SUMMARY


    The Radiation Therapist is an ARRT Registered Therapist who is responsible for the administration of radiation therapy as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The Therapist will have to interact with a variety of people including, but not limited to patients with cancer, physicians, nurses, patient's family, and co-workers. Therapist must possess good interpersonal communication skills. The disease of cancer may strike any age group necessitating that this position be involved in the care of all age groups from newborns through geriatrics.


    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


    High School Diploma or GED


    Current Basic Life Support (BLS)


    Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiation Therapist


    Must have knowledge of department functions, how and why radiation therapy is used, and be able to explain this to nurses, physicians, Medical Center staff, and the public


    Prior experience in a Radiation Oncology Department is desirable but not required


    HOURS


    8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday