Radiation Therapist
Smithfield, NC
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Radiation Therapist, Radiation Therapist. This position administers adult radiation therapy treatments in accordance with physician instructions and individualized treatment plans. The role includes treatment planning support, equipment operation, patient safety, quality assurance, and clinical instruction for student radiation therapists, with a start date of 01/11/2027.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week; assignment dates are 01/11/2027 through 04/10/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT); Radiation Therapy certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); at least 1 year of radiation therapy experience; experience with radiation treatment plans, patient immobilization devices, total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and radiation therapy procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Elekta equipment experience is strongly preferred. Candidates without Elekta experience should have at least 5 years of experience. Experience with low- and high-dose brachytherapy is preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Administers routine and complex radiation therapy treatments, including total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and low- and high-dose brachytherapy.
  • Enters treatment data, operates and adjusts equipment, and regulates radiation dosage.
  • Assists with the physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans.
  • Constructs patient immobilization devices as ordered.
  • Prepares treatment equipment and rooms for patients.
  • Uses protective equipment and procedures to promote patient and staff safety.
  • Performs quality assurance procedures in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
  • Provides clinical instruction and evaluation for student radiation therapists.
  • Treats adult patients; pediatric treatment experience is not required.

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