Radiation Therapist
McComb, Mississippi
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Position

Location: McComb, Mississippi
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
• Patient Load: Approximately 25 patients per day
• Start Date: ASAP
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-call: Not required
• Time Off Restrictions: Prefer no time off during contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Mississippi
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, with experience within the last year
• Valid ARRT certification in Therapy

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC) as required
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification upon client request
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within one year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Physical exam within last 12 months (physician statement required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B – titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (collected upon client request)
• COVID-19 booster vaccine required; medical or religious exemptions accepted

Documentation & History

• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked over 1 year with the agency
• Radiation badge issued by facility (information only)

Additional Notes

• No time off preferred during contract
• Facility dress code policy applies (review only)
• Campus map available for review (no submission required)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Radiation Therapist travel contract opportunity.