Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,506 per week in Lancaster, OH
Company: Cynet Health
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Radiation Therapist Profession: Radiation Oncology
Specialty: Radiation Therapist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days,
Mon-Fri Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of
radiation therapy experience preferred License: State licensed
radiation therapist Certifications: ARRT license, CPR certified
Must-Have: Associate's degree in radiography with certification in
radiation therapy; graduate of a JRCERT approved school
Description: Under general supervision, the Radiation Therapist
performs radiotherapy procedures as prescribed by a physician. The
therapist provides patient care, treatment, and services within the
scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or
assessed competencies. Practice will be in accordance with laws,
regulations, and established policies, procedures, and practice
guidelines. The therapist delivers a prescribed and planned course
of radiation therapy using radiation therapy equipment according to
established practices and standards. They obtain patient history,
answer patient questions, and explain procedures. The therapist
observes patients for any unusual reactions or events during
treatment. They follow established departmental and hospital
policies, procedures, and objectives. Scheduling patients for
treatments is part of their responsibility. They interface with
physicists at the initiation of treatments and consult with
supportive care physicians, nurses, and social workers. It is their
duty to check prescriptions, diagnoses, charts, and patient
identification to ensure accurate treatments. The therapist
prepares electronic and/or written documentation as required by the
profession. They prepare the room and equipment for patients and
transfer immobilized patients with special care. Positioning
patients in prescribed anatomical positions for treatment is a key
responsibility. The therapist reinforces recommendations given to
patients by physicians and other care providers. They perform
verification and port film exposures for all treated areas and make
corrections to therapy as directed by the physician. Enhancing
professional growth and development through participation in
education programs and workshops is encouraged. Miscellaneous
job-related duties may be assigned as needed. Physical demands
include exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and up to
10-25 pounds of force frequently. Psychological capabilities
include analytical abilities, memory, problem-solving, and
creativity. Communication and collaboration with co-workers,
physicians, and patients are essential. Time management and
prioritizing skills are required. Cognitive skills must include
persuasiveness and judgment. No special environmental or protective
equipment considerations are noted.
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