Radiation Therapist - Brachytherapy
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Missouri
• ARRT certification as an RTT with both ARRT(T) and ARRT(R), or R.T.(T)(ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• Expected to run HDR units
• Expected to assist with brachytherapy implants
• Expected to administer radiopharmaceuticals as directed by AU/AMP

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
• TB screening: Two negative PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 30 days of start), or a negative T-Spot or Q-Gold within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire
• Drug screen: Within 1 year of start, covering amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone/oxymorphone, and PCP; must not expire during assignment
• Immunizations: Tdap (or declination); measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity by titer, two vaccines, or physician statement; hepatitis B declination
• Influenza: Vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 to 03/31)
• Respirator fit test: Required; acceptable N95 models are 3M VFlex 1804 and 3M 1860
• Background: Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search), sanctions checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, run quarterly), and education verification
• Competencies: Unit-specific competency exam (updated annually) and unit-specific skills checklist (within 1 year of start)
• Other: Employment application, two professional references (supervisors within the last year preferred), badge photo taken within 6 months of start, signed HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, regulatory compliance education quiz (80% or higher), hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and SSN and DOB confirmation