Radiation Therapist (Brachytherapy)
Saint Louis, MO
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Shift: Monday - Friday, Days (6:15 AM - 4:45 PM) with variable day off
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Radiology/Radiation Therapist specializing in Brachytherapy within Radiation Oncology
• Department: Procedure-based, also administers radiopharmaceuticals
• Daily Caseload: 8 - 15 patients
• Previous Brachytherapy experience preferred but not required
• Must complete Radiation Safety exam within the first week
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• No floating to sister facilities
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Locals not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending state license accepted
• No block schedule accommodation

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience
• First-timers accepted
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • ARRT (T) - Therapeutic Radiologic Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Operate HDR (High Dose Rate) units
• Assist in brachytherapy implants
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals as directed by Authorized User/Authorized Medical Physicist (AU/AMP)
• Sensitivity training highly preferred

Facility Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 1266
• Teaching hospital with Level Trauma designation
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: $67/month for rotating and day shifts; free for night shifts
• Public transportation options available (Metrolink rail and bus)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Education verification of highest related education required
• State-specific searches and fingerprinting as applicable

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI/MAB as applicable by unit
• Medication and competency exams required, including oncology competency if assigned to oncology units
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for monitor techs (if applicable)

Health & Safety

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing annually (N95 respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB testing, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season

Facility-Specific Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education, Hep B Declination, TB Questionnaire, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy, Vehicle Registration (day shift only)
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Performance evaluations may be requested

Additional Notes

• No scrub color requirement
• No call or weekend shifts
• No floating to sister facilities
• Sensitivity training highly preferred due to patient population and procedures
• Must adhere to all facility policies and complete required training prior to start

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with no call or weekend requirements, ideal for therapists with or without prior brachytherapy experience who are seeking a travel contract in a large, teaching hospital environment.