Radiation Therapist
Farmington, NM
Jackson HealthPros
5x8 hrs

Join a fast-paced team at an area hospital in Farmington, NM where your expertise as a Radiation Therapist will directly impact lives. From administering targeted treatments to collaborating with oncology professionals, you will play a vital role in helping patients fight cancer with confidence and compassion.

What You'll Need:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program

• AART Certification in Radiation Therapy

• Valid Radiation Therapy state license, if required by New Mexico

• 2 years' experience as a radiation therapist

• Experience with linear accelerators and patient immobilization techniques.

• Experience working in a hospital radiation oncology department or cancer center.

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology teams and verify treatment plans accurately.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program.

• AART Certification in Radiation Therapy.

• Valid New Mexico Radiation Therapy license, if required.

• Minimum 2 years' clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist in a hospital or cancer center setting.

• Proficiency operating linear accelerators and familiarity with treatment planning verification workflows.

• Ability to perform accurate patient positioning and immobilization for external beam radiation therapy.

• Experience with electronic medical record documentation for radiation therapy treatments.

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, if required by employer. (Preferred: advanced certifications related to oncology patient care.)

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital
• Shift Name: Days
• Shift Details: Days 0730-1600

Location Highlights

Farmington, NM sits in the San Juan River Valley and offers easy access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions. The city is approximately 1 hour driving distance to Durango, CO and about 3 hours to Albuquerque, NM, providing regional transit options via US Highway 64 and US Highway 550. Farmington features nearby attractions such as the San Juan National Forest and Aztec Ruins National Monument, within a short drive, and supports an adventurous lifestyle with thousands of acres for off-roading, four golf courses, and multiple lakes for kayaking and fishing.

Additional Duties:

• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators.

• Accurately position patients and ensure proper immobilization during treatment.

• Verify treatment plans and dosage with the oncology team prior to delivery.

• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after therapy and document observations.

• Maintain accurate patient treatment records and comply with safety and quality protocols.

Get Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A recruiter will provide details on available benefits, housing options, and other traveler supports during the hiring process.

Why Join Our Team?

As a Radiation Therapist with this hospital opportunity, you will experience career stability and professional collaboration within a regional medical center that serves the Four Corners area. Your role will support a level III trauma center environment with a broad array of clinical services including a cancer center and advanced imaging.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to an inclusive workplace.