Travel Radiation Therapist
Duluth, MN
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing
5x8 hrs
$2,160/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Radiation Therapist for a contract with one of our top healthcare clients.
Requirements:- Most states require licensure
- Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy
- Current CPR Certification
- Eighteen months of Radiation Therapy experience preferred, ideally in a critical care setting
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Group Health insurance for you and your family
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
The primary responsibility of the Radiation Therapist is to deliver therapeutic doses of radiation in the treatment of cancerous growths.
- Discuss various treatment plans with patient; developed in partnership with a clinical oncologist and physician.
- Establish the correct radiation dosage and location or area to treat.
- Help patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects.
- Safely provide the correct radiotherapy treatment to patients.
- Operate the medical equipment used for radiotherapy.
- Assure compliance with federal, state, and local technical and professional regulations and accepted practiced guidelines.
- Delivers quality, cost effective patient care in a professional manner.
- Works effectively to maintain an environment of excellence, which is patient focused, providing timely, compassionate, quality patient care.
- Promotes and maintains a safe work environment for both staff and customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of patient treatment regimen.
About Agency
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.
If qualified and interested, please call for immediate consideration.
MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Employer
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing
No One Cares More for Caregivers Than MedPro. Focus on your patients, we’ll take care of the rest. MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of temporary and contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed happy nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. You deserve a travel experience that’s rewarding and memorable. One that allows you to DREAM big. EXPLORE often. And ACHIEVE greatness. The MedPro Experience® delivers it!
- Access to nationwide travel assignments
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Group Health insurance for you and your family
- Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- Access to our Clinical Nurse Liaison Team
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
- Personalized gifts delivered to your door step!
About Duluth, MN
As a travel nurse in Duluth, MN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 70-80°F and lows of 50-60°F.
- Average winter highs of 20-30°F and lows of 0-10°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the presence of a transient population.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out.
- Public transportation options are limited, but there is a bus system for essential routes.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the proximity to Lake Superior.
- Duluth has a growing community of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, unique shops, and attractions in the downtown Waterfront District.
- Opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports.
- Cultural scene includes art, music, and local sports events.