Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapist - Days - 13 Weeks - $2,662/wk* »

Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Radiation Therapy Travel Radiation Therapist contract position in Fairfax Virginia .

Shift : Days 8 Job Length : weeks Radiation Therapists who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package.

You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Virginia : Virginia travel nursing jobs may place you near the historical city of Alexandria, where art venues, galleries and great restaurants line the Potomac River.

The city's historic waterfront district is a hotbed of cafes and eateries serving everything from cool Caribbean and authentic Italian, to burgers and fries.

Virginia nursing job professionals enjoy days and weekends on the beach and road trips to Washington for high-end shopping, libraries and social networking.

You may also tour the beautiful horse country in and around Charlottesville or Richmond. Don't forget to stop in at Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson.

Responsibilities

Radiation Therapists are part of the oncology team that treats patients with cancer. Radiation Therapists work with linear accelerators in order to deliver radiation therapy.

Responsible for many treatment-related tasks, radiation therapists explain the course of treatment to patients, follow safety procedures, examine, maintain and operate the equipment they work with, verify computer data to ensure the machine delivers the correct dose of radiation in the appropriate location, monitor patients to check for unusual reactions, and keep detailed, accurate treatment records.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS
• Candidates must have a valid professional license within the state of practice
• Specialty related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific allied healthcare positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States

Experience Requirements

months of occupational experience