Radiation Therapist
Cape Girardeau, MO
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job – Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 5 eight-hour shifts
• Prior experience required with Mosaiq, Elekta Infinity, Elekta Synergy, and Vision RT systems
• Elekta experience needed to cover Synergy machine during staff training on new equipment and MR system

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Missouri
• ARRT-T certification
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including aliases
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 60 days of start
• Education verification of highest degree required
• Missouri state-specific EDL search required within 60 days of start

Competencies & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color Blindness testing (Relias online exam acceptable)
• Profession/specialty-specific competency exams
• EPIC Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) administered onsite with two attempts allowed
• Core HIPAA testing or signed Lotus HIPAA form for subcontractors

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Mask fit test within 12 months of start (specific 3M mask models required)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and TB questionnaire within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required if assigned to NICU or Family Birthplace areas (within 10 years)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Sept 1 – Mar 31) or approved exemption

Drug Testing

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene, PCP, opiates)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of facility-specific e-learning modules within 3-5 days of receiving access; “New Colleague (External Traveler) E-Learning” must be completed prior to start
• Annual skills checklist required
• Employment application required

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Radiation Therapist travel contract position.