Radiation Therapist
Springfield, MO
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Radiation Therapist, Radiology, Springfield, Missouri A Radiation Therapist is sought to plan, prepare, and deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments using sophisticated equipment and devices. The role supports inpatient and outpatient patients as part of a collaborative radiation therapy treatment team and requires strong communication skills and linac treatment experience.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8-hour shifts, five shifts per week, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.5:00 p.m., depending on patient volume.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of hospital-based radiation therapy experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
  • Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) certification
  • Linac treatment experience, including patient setup and imaging
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Elekta workflows and equipment.
• Additional Information:
  • Plans, prepares, and delivers prescribed radiation therapy treatments.
  • Performs patient setup and imaging for linac treatments.
  • Works with Elekta Versas, Varian HDR, CyberKnife, and Radixact equipment.
  • Treats approximately 6570 patients per day within the department.
  • No weekend or call requirements.
  • Black scrubs are required; colored scrubs are not permitted.
  • Flu vaccination or an approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits