Travel Radiation Therapist in Irving, TX - Excellent Benefits 2024-09-22

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Radiation Therapist in Irving, Texas, 75061!

About The Position

ID : 50937116 Shift : 12 HR Days 07 : 00-19 : 00 Description : Job Specific Notes : Radiation Therapist 2Location : Baylor Medical Center - Irving, TexasShift : Days$10,000 Sign On Bonus (external applicants only)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEPerforms high quality radiation therapy procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.

Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to : identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.

Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.

Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.

Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.

Performs all the essential functions of the Radiation Therapist plus the following specific functions.Runs treatment machines (Truebeam) and CT Simulations proficiently.

Coordinates with the Supervisor to schedule in-service training sessions when needed.Provides backup support for Supervisor in time management, scheduling, and staffing functions.

Assumes managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Supervisor.Creates and maintains positive departmental culture and serves as an informal department leader.

Serves as main mentor and trainer for new hire therapists.Serves as Clinical Supervisor for radiation therapy students.Able to make decisions and solve technical problems and issues confidently.

Participates in and leads huddles as well as intradepartmental and interdepartmental committees.Assists in maintaining clinical supply inventory.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORSAble to perform high quality radiation procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.

Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.

Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.

Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.

Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department) : newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.

Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.Able to take call, if required.

BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the following- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition Reimbursement- PTO accrual beginning Day 1QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION - H.

S. Diploma / GED Equivalent- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience- CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRATION - ARRT-T Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) : Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T).

Description for Job therapists operate machines, such as linear accelerators, to deliver concentrated radiation therapy to the region of a patient's tumor.

Radiation treatment may shrink or eliminate cancers and tumors. Radiation therapists are part of the oncology teams that treat patients with cancer.

JOB SUMMARYThe Radiation Therapist, under general supervision of a Radiation Oncologist, performs radiation therapy procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

Guaranteed Hours : Contract Weeks : 91

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Competency Exam
• Core Mandatory Exam
• Self Assessment (Skills Checklist)

About Infojini Healthcare

At Infojini Healthcare, We tell it like it is.

Infojini Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms. Consecutively ranked among the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies from the past five years, Infojini is dedicated to serving excellence in a breadth of staffing services.

Our global footprints are spread over 26+ locations including the USA, Canada, and India. Working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, our recruiters constantly provide progressive and sustainable staffing solutions to challenges faced by our clients.

Being in the industry since 2006 and serving an array of healthcare facilities, we understand the key talent needs of the healthcare industry and its associated verticals.

Full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, contractual, or urgent hiring, whatever is your requirement, you can trust Infojini to deliver the specific skills and expertise you need.

At Infojini Healthcare, we understand the importance of quality patient care. With our comprehensive allied professionals and nurse staffing services, we provide you access to a qualified network of healthcare professionals including allied and nursing staff.

Each professional is pre-screened and matched to your specific qualifications, for assignments ranging from three weeks up to several months.

Trained in the latest technologies, our temporary allied professionals offer you a broad spectrum of specialties in therapy, imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy.

Our extensive network of qualified travel nurses is available on a variety of assignment lengths customizable to your needs per diem (1-n weeks), traditional travel (13-26 weeks), and short-term travel (4-8 weeks).

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These professionals combine their healthcare expertise and IT skills to strengthen your admin and clerical needs.

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