Description

Description: This is a 8-hour shift 5 days each week, with the shift schedule being from 07:30 -16:00, total of 40 hours per week. Radiation Therapist with Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and Need 2 Professional References. The all-inclusive hourly non-local pay rate for this position is $62.24/hr, encompassing a taxable component of $47.41/hr, along with a per diem of $14.83/hr. Work Location: 1401 West Central Park, Davenport, IA, 52804. Local Pay rate: $42.59/hr.\n
Summary:
Department: RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Shift Timings: 07:30-16:00 Monday to friday (5 Days/8 Hours Shift)

Per Week: 40 Hours

Rate: $42.59 / hour

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Active unencumbered Radiation Therapist Iowa state license
• Graduate from a fully accredited Radiation Therapist program
• One year of work experience as Radiation Therapist
• One year of EMR experience
• Board Certified

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements:

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.

Responsibilities:

• Providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, in consultation with the oncology team.
• Explaining the process to patients and answering any questions.
• Administering radiation therapies as per patient treatment plans.
• Using medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.
• Assessing patients' reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
• Monitoring the progress of patients and suggesting amendments to treatment plans, when necessary.
• Providing ongoing support to patients and their families.
• Performing quality assurance tests on simulation and treatment machines to ensure they are in working order.
• Undertaking oncology research in order to improve treatment methods.