LifePoint is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Wilson, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Radiation Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Position: Travel Radiation Therapist Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Wilson Medical Center, Wilson, NC Assignment Type: Travel
Overview
Wilson Medical Center is seeking an experienced Travel Radiation Therapist to join its oncology care team. This role is designed for professionals who are detail-oriented, compassionate, and committed to delivering safe and effective radiation treatments to patients with cancer and related conditions.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed radiation therapy treatments to patients in accordance with physician orders.
- Operate and monitor radiation therapy equipment to ensure accurate delivery of treatment.
- Assess and document patient responses to therapy, reporting any concerns to the oncology team.
- Collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and oncology nurses to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families about radiation therapy procedures, side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and radiation protection standards.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
- Support patient comfort and provide compassionate care throughout the treatment process.
Qualifications
- Current Radiation Therapist license in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain).
- ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy required.
- Minimum of 2 years recent radiation therapy experience preferred.
- Strong technical skills in operating radiation therapy equipment.
- Excellent communication and patient care skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary oncology team.