radiology_technologist – Radiation Therapist

Specialty: Radiation Therapist
Facility: St Lukes Cancer Institute – Boise
State License: ID
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2 year(s)
Shift: 8H Days days 5×8
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Description: Specialty: OncologyFacility: St Lukes Cancer Institute – BoiseState License: IDCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2 year(s)Shift: 8H Days days 5x8Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per weekDescription: Unit Notes:**MED SOL PROFILE REVIEW/MANAGER INTERVIEW**Department:Radiation Therapy – GeneralMiscellaneous Info & Examples if NeededGeneral Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) BLSCerts/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements ARRT-Radiation TherapyHow many scanners/rooms does this department have?Linear Accelerators: 2 Boise, 2 Meridian, 1 Nampa, 1 Fruitland, 2 Twin FallsCT Simulators: 1 each Twin Falls, Boise, Meridian, Nampa, FruitlandWill they have to float/cover any other areas?Possibly. Radiation therapy staff could go to any Treasure Valley facility-Boise, Meridian, Fruitland or Nampa sites if there was a need (no float pool)If hired for Twin Falls, they will stay thereCommon types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties3D, IMRT, SBRT, SRT/SRS. CT simulation on a rare occasionExperience or ‘Must have’ skillsMust have Varian True Beam Experience for Treasure Valley (Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Fruitland)Must have 2-3 years of Radiation Therapy experience at a minimumMust be proficient with ARIA (EMR to record and verify) andPrefer Epic experiencePrefer Triology experienceMust have True Beam & Triology for Twin Falls Average # of scans/studies per day20-40/day depending on sitewill always have at least 2 treating therapistsEMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they useARIA and EPIC Department Specific Equipment (GE, Phillips, Siemens)Varian, Siemens, ToshibaAll machines and set up the same from site to site Radiology Supervisor or Lead TechEach shift has a supervisor or lead- manager also avaialble via Teams or text; Lead/Supervisor don’t typically perform treatments but can if neededDo they use RRA’s (Registered Radiology Assistants)? NARadiologist in-house?Treasure Valley has Radiation Oncologists x 5 Midlevels x 2Twin Falls has 2 Providers Do they have to start IV’s? (if applicable to the department)Prefer IV experience, but not a must have.Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)M-F with Variable starts time between 0600-0900, M-F, Travelers asked to be flexible to be flexible and fill gaps in perm staffingTreatment hours are typically 0800-1630Weekend Requirements NoHoliday Requirements NoCall or Standby requirement? Response time? NoScrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided?Clean, neat scrubs of any color or appropriate pattern or business casualDepartment specific orientation Yes, usually 1 shift per site depending on floating expectationAdditional NotesTravelers have been successfully integrated in to the program, some travelers have gone perm. Cancellation Policy:Client may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment Charting System:Epic BSN Required:False License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level: Care Setting:Acute Division:Allied Shift Notes:days 5×8 Required Certifications:BLS (AHA or ARC)