Travel Radiation Therapist

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.

-Allied is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Radiation Therapist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients in a hospital or clinic setting
• Observes and assesses chemotherapy patients' conditions
• Assures patient safety and stability; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician; records nursing notes on patient chart
• Interviews and observes patients medical history and current condition; reviews patients’ records; takes vital signs and assesses current condition and pain level
• Administers chemotherapy, blood products, IV fluids and medications
• Validates chemotherapy doses for accuracy
• Identifies patient needs and healthcare problems; develops goals, service delivery protocols, and nursing plan of care; evaluates patient progress and modifies care plans as needed
• Records and reports all information within scope and per facility protocol
• Performs assessment of patients; evaluates symptoms and determines essential care required
• Prepares patients for physician’s examination, assists in examination and treatment of patient
• Educates patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options
• Instructs individual patients and family on follow-up care, toxicity and side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Assists in assessment of pain management
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

• Quickly interviewing viable candidates:
  Phone call/text from a 405 area code As a member of the interdisciplinary team the traveler contributes professional/clinical knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients. The traveler may be asked to float within the same discipline across local campuses.

Schedule: Days, 5 x 7.2 (36 hours per week)

Submission Requirements:

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.