Brachytherapy HDR Radiation Therapist
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job - Saint Louis, Missouri

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 4 days of 10-hour shifts (6:15 AM - 4:45 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours guaranteed
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Caseload: 8-15 patients daily
• Local Radius Rule: Candidates must live more than 75 miles away (no locals accepted)
• Floating: No floating to sister facilities
• On-Call: Not required
• Weekend Work: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Cross-Training Opportunity: Proton therapy, external beam, simulation, and overtime shifts available
• No previous brachytherapy experience required

Job Description

• Work primarily in the brachytherapy department
• Operate HDR (High Dose Rate) units and assist in brachytherapy implants
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals as directed by Authorized User/Authorized Medical Physicist (AU/AMP)
• Must pass the NRC Radiation Safety Exam within the first 2 weeks of the contract (study materials provided)
• Sensitivity training is highly preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification, including ARRT (T)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Beds: 1266 staffed beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Paid parking available (~$67/month) or public transportation options (rail and bus)
• Scrub Color: No specific scrub color required

Additional Notes

• No weekend or holiday shifts
• No floating to other facilities
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted
• Opportunity to pick up overtime shifts
• Candidates must pass NRC Radiation Safety exam early in assignment
• Sensitivity training preferred but not mandatory

This position is ideal for radiation therapists seeking a travel contract with a focus on brachytherapy and HDR treatments, offering a stable weekday schedule without weekends or holidays.