Radiation Therapist
Valdosta, Georgia
South Georgia Medical Center

Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (5 days x 8 hours)
Patient Population: Adults
Setting: Outpatient Cancer Center

Job Description

• Provide radiation therapy treatments using advanced techniques including SRS, SBRT, IMRT, VMAT, 3D, 4D, 2D, IGRT, SGRT, and DIBH.
• Work primarily with diagnoses such as prostate, breast, lung, head/neck, skin, rectal, primary brain cancers, and palliative bone metastases.
• Operate Elekta Versa HD accelerators and use imaging systems like XVI & iView, VisionRT SGRT, and Hexapod table.
• Utilize GE CT simulator and Philips Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS).
• Complete daily warm-ups (optional).
• No call and no float required.
• Must be able to plan time off in advance.
• Orientation includes 8 hours general onboarding and pairing with a mentor.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, with experience within the last year.
• Experience with Elekta Mosaiq documentation system is mandatory.

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Caribbean blue preferred; any color except black acceptable.
• Business casual with lab coat also acceptable.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Must provide:

  • Valid Driver’s License or State ID
  • Social Security Card
  • Official Transcript or Diploma
  • Background check within 30 days of start (including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search)
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, renewed yearly
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or documentation if previously positive)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (facility-specific declination accepted)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (including THC)
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption prior to start during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption as per facility policy
  • Passport-style photo with white background for badge
  • Employment application and 2 professional references

Additional Information

• Facility is closed on major holidays including Thanksgiving (11/28-29), Christmas (12/25-26), and New Year’s Day (1/1).
• RO students may be present occasionally.
• Mask fit testing completed at orientation.
• Must complete facility-specific online learning modules prior to start.
• Must comply with facility’s drug and alcohol policy, confidentiality agreement, and dress code acknowledgment.
• Car registration required if driving to work.

This position offers a structured orientation and mentorship program to support your success in the outpatient radiation therapy setting.