Radiation Therapist
Detroit, MI
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Radiation Therapist specializing in radiation therapy. The role delivers prescribed ionizing radiation, positions patients safely, operates treatment equipment, verifies treatment prescriptions and doses, and documents care accurately. The position also supports imaging, simulation, patient coordination, quality assurance, and student education.

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certificate; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) Radiation Therapy Technology certification or registry eligibility; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 2 years of oncology experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree.
• Additional Information:
  • Safely position patients using immobilization devices and prescribed treatment accessories.
  • Operate linear accelerator and HDR treatment equipment with precision.
  • Verify radiation prescriptions and document treatment and total radiation doses in patient charts.
  • Perform daily patient marking localization, ongoing imaging, and simulation duties.
  • Rotate through assigned treatment areas and maintain therapy rooms, linens, and medical supplies.
  • Follow departmental quality assurance practices, including chart checks, timeouts, and machine warm-up procedures.
  • Experience with Varian and Aria is required.
  • Support patient appointment coordination and refer patients to appropriate clinical or social support services.
  • Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, flexibility, self-direction, willingness to learn, respect for diversity, and commitment to customer service.
  • Ability to lift and move patients, wheelchairs, stretchers, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Potential exposure to radiation and frequent interaction with emotionally distressed and critically ill patients require adherence to safety procedures and professional care practices.

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