Radiation Therapist
Springfield, MO
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapist - Travel Position

Location: Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri
Hospital System: Mercy Health

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiation Therapy (Radiology)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 5x8 schedule (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, depending on patient load)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: None
• Call Requirements: None

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • RRA (Registered Radiology Assistant)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapy experience in a hospital setting

Unit & Equipment Information

• Patient Volume: Approximately 65-70 patients treated per day
• Equipment Used:

  • Elekta Versa
  • Varian HDR
  • Cyberknife
  • New Radixact system (installation expected by August 2024)
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Mosaiq and EPIC

Job Responsibilities & Skills

• Member of the Radiation Therapy Treatment Team responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering prescribed radiation therapy treatments using sophisticated equipment
• Setting up and imaging patients for treatment
• Elekta workflow training provided on-the-job
• Must have good communication skills and linac treatment experience
• Preferred experience with Elekta equipment
• Works well with others and communicates effectively

Patient Population

• Both inpatient (IP) and outpatient (OP) radiation therapy patients

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black only
• Colored scrubs are not acceptable

Facility Highlights

• Mercy Hospital Springfield earned an "A" grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grade
• Recognized for high-quality care and patient satisfaction
• Notable certifications and designations:

  • American College of Cardiology recognition for heart patient care
  • Highest CMS Star Rating in the area
  • Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
  • Level 2 Stroke Center (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
  • One of two Level 1 trauma centers within a 50-mile radius
  • Joint Commission Stroke Certification as a Primary Stroke Center

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination is mandatory for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; no exemptions or declinations accepted.
• No float requirements.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly regarded hospital with advanced radiation therapy technology and a supportive team environment.