Radiation Therapist
Ottumwa, IA
LifePoint
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Rad Therapist - Radiology

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiation Therapy
• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40 (guaranteed)
• Call Requirements: No call; may occasionally go over hours depending on patient volume
• Float Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Contract Length

• Duration: 13 weeks

Experience & Education Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2+ years in Radiation Therapy (highest stated requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)
• Required Certifications:

  • ARRT (T) Certification
  • BLS Certification
• Licenses: Radiation Therapist License

Unit & Patient Information

• Patient Population: Adult patients only (no children)
• Patient Load: 15-24 patients on machines on average
• Equipment Used:

  • Varian TrueBeam
  • Identify
  • GE CT Scanner
• Support Team:

  • One radiation oncologist on site
  • Dosimetry available on site
• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Physics coverage 3 days per week
  • CT simulation
  • Assistance with chart checks

Work Environment

• Dress Code: No scrub color preference
• Facility Description: Regional health center offering a wide range of medical and specialty services including radiation oncology, emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, and more.

This position is ideal for a Radiation Therapist with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive, well-equipped regional health center.