Radiation Therapist
Little River, South Carolina
McLeod Seacoast

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Little River, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (~13 weeks)

Job Description

• Administer therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation using advanced linear accelerators, Tomotherapy, or proton therapy units.
• Record and verify treatment software and simulate patients per radiation oncologists' prescriptions and instructions.
• Maintain professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Administer daily prescribed radiation therapy doses and adhere to standard work protocols.
• Follow radiation protection principles to ensure safety of patients, self, and others.
• Accurately position patients for treatment according to prescription.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and families regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Foster a caring, compassionate, and respectful environment for patients, families, and visitors.
• Contribute to training radiation therapy students.
• Demonstrate continued professional growth through goal setting and educational participation.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Radiation Therapist license for South Carolina.
• Certifications:

  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or NMTCB certification required.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
  • SCRQSA certification required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Radiation Therapy.
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccination (fully vaccinated preferred).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization or titer proof (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B immunization or titer proof (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella immunization or titer proof (no declinations accepted).
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended (Sept-April).
  • Fit test for respiratory protection equipment (if applicable).
• Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license or state ID.
  • Social Security card.
  • Criminal background check including county, statewide, national search, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS Trace, and education verification within last 7 years.
  • Employment verification for last 5 years.
  • 10 panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no rapid screens).
  • Skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually.
  • Resume or professional profile submission required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks.
• Position requires adherence to strict safety and infection control protocols.
• Opportunity to contribute to student training and professional development.