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*Full job description*

Position: Radiation Therapist

Job Type: PRN

*Schedule:*

* 7:30a-4p, no weekends

*Job Requirements*

* Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy technology program
* Current ARRT certification
* Current BLS Healthcare Provider Card

*Experience:*

* Experience with Elekta and Mosaiq (Preferred)
* Radiation Therapy: 1 year minimum required
* Vision RT experience preferred

*Essential Duties:*

* Administer the doses of radiation to specific body parts prescribed by the radiation oncologist according to Sound Cancer Care standards.
* Position patients according to prescription for treatment. Treat patients utilizing and understanding 3 point and 2 point set ups, shifting (auto and manual), and imaging following Sound Cancer Care's SOP.
* Follow principles of ALARA for radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
* Maintain patient electronic records, reports and files using the QCL.
* Review and verify patient identification, prescription, diagnosis, and patient chart.
* Check and monitor radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
* Report unusual reactions to physician and nurse.
* Check for side effects to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
* Prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing any assistance needed, and enforcing physicians' advice regarding side effects and post-treatment care.
* Train other subordinate staff in Radiation Therapy.
* Act as liaison with all supportive care personnel.
* Help nursing staff in implementing appropriate follow-up care instructions.
* Be able to lift and move 40lb while adhering to good body mechanics. Communicating physical limitations to coworkers and respecting each other's limitations.
* Be able to communicate effectively with patients and their families. Validating their concerns while being kind and reassuring.
* Keep console and other areas clean.
* Restock linen as necessary.

*Additional Responsibilities:*

* Adheres to and exhibits our Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
* Ability to learn quickly and retain information
* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to work independently and as a team
* Good initiative
* Detail-oriented

Work Remotely

* No

Job Type: PRN

Pay: From $46.18 per hour depending on years experience

Expected hours: As needed

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $46.18 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance



Ability to Commute:
* Puyallup, WA 98373 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
* Puyallup, WA 98373: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person