Travel Radiation Therapist
Des Moines, IA
Talent4Health
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,887/weekOverview
- Start Date03/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,480/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,407/week
Description
Job Title: Radiation Therapist – Oncology (Travel Assignment)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule
- Shift Type: Days
- Hours: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Schedule: 4 × 10-hour shifts
- Weekly Hours: 40 hours
- Day Off: Rotating
Position Summary
The Radiation Therapist delivers safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation therapy treatments to oncology patients in accordance with physician prescriptions and established clinical protocols.
This role requires strong technical proficiency, experience with advanced linear accelerator technology, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced radiation oncology environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by radiation oncologists
- Accurately position patients and operate linear accelerator equipment
- Verify treatment parameters and ensure precise dose delivery
- Monitor patients during treatment and report any adverse reactions
- Maintain detailed documentation within EPIC EMR and ARIA/Eclipse systems
- Adhere to radiation safety standards, quality assurance protocols, and regulatory guidelines
- Collaborate with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, and oncology nursing staff
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months of recent/current Radiation Therapy experience
- Active Iowa State Radiation Oncology License
- ARRT certification with “T – Radiation Therapy” discipline listed
- EPIC EMR experience – Required
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous travel assignment experience
- Experience with ARIA/Eclipse treatment planning systems
- Hands-on experience with TrueBeam, Halcyon, and TrueBeam Edge equipment
Certification & Licensure Requirements
- ARRT – Required
- BLS (AHA) – Required
- State License: Iowa
Employer
Talent4Health
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Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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