Radiation Therapist - Brachytherapy
Saint Louis, MO
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,890/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration30 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Required Qualifications
- Valid Radiation Therapist license in Missouri
- ARRT certification as an RTT with both ARRT(T) and ARRT(R), or R.T.(T)(ARRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Radiation Therapist
- Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
- Expected to run HDR units
- Expected to assist with brachytherapy implants
- Expected to administer radiopharmaceuticals as directed by AU/AMP
Health and Compliance Requirements
- Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
- TB screening: Two negative PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 30 days of start), or a negative T-Spot or Q-Gold within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire
- Drug screen: Within 1 year of start, covering amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone/oxymorphone, and PCP; must not expire during assignment
- Immunizations: Tdap (or declination); measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity by titer, two vaccines, or physician statement; hepatitis B declination
- Influenza: Vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 to 03/31)
- Respirator fit test: Required; acceptable N95 models are 3M VFlex 1804 and 3M 1860
- Background: Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search), sanctions checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, run quarterly), and education verification
- Competencies: Unit-specific competency exam (updated annually) and unit-specific skills checklist (within 1 year of start)
- Other: Employment application, two professional references (supervisors within the last year preferred), badge photo taken within 6 months of start, signed HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, regulatory compliance education quiz (80% or higher), hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and SSN and DOB confirmation
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Radiation Therapist in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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