Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,722 per week
Job Description
Summit Medical Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Radiation Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 02/24/2025 Duration: 12 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel dminister prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards. Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription. Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage. Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self and others. Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients reactions. Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation. Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur. Help physicians, radiation oncologist and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy. Educate, prepare and reassure patients an their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care. Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session. About Summit Medical Staffing Allied Summit Medical Staffing was founded in 2014 and is based in Fremont, Nebraska. Summit is a Veteran and Employee-owned company that provides staffing resources to Healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics, nationwide. Located in the Midwest, Summit strives to provide a dedicated and attentive approach to medical staffing services for the employer and the employee. Our philosophy to connect, educate, consult and advocate resonates within the entire Summit team. Our travelers make us special; our focus and commitment to them makes us unique. For more information, visit www.summitmedstaff.com. Benefits Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Referral bonus License and certification reimbursement Weekly pay Employee assistance programs