Radiation Therapist
Jackson, Tennessee
Alice & Carl Kirkland Cancer Center

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Jackson, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday – Friday day shift
• 4 x 10-hour shifts
• Shift times may extend later (up to 7:00 or 8:00 PM) depending on patient volume
• No on-call required
• Final schedule to be discussed during interview

Required Qualifications

• Radiation Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• N95 Fit Test within 1 year (no PAPR allowed; failure to pass results in contract cancellation)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or chest X-ray within 5 years if prior positive)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; booster if low/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or series; booster if low/equivocal)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if low/equivocal)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (no declinations or exemptions accepted)
• COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start

Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist as applicable to specialty
• Various background and compliance checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Transcript/Diploma required for Cath Lab specialty (if applicable)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is interpreted as 13 weeks.
• This position requires a Radiation Therapist license and experience; do not consider other disciplines/licenses.

This role is ideal for a Radiation Therapist with solid experience in radiation oncology technology, especially with Varian TrueBeam systems, who is comfortable working a flexible day shift schedule in a travel contract setting.