Radiation Therapist
Little River, South Carolina
McLeod Seacoast

Radiation Therapist

Location: Little River, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Job Summary

• 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.
• Position patients accurately for treatment and adhere to radiation protection principles for patient and staff safety.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Maintain professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Contribute to training radiation therapy students and pursue ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certification by the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Proof of immunizations or titers (no declinations accepted) for:

  • MMR (2 immunizations or titer with lab report)
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccinations or titer with lab report)
  • Varicella (2 immunizations or titer with lab report)
• COVID-19 vaccination card (fully vaccinated) is optional but recommended.
• Influenza vaccine required during September–April (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case).
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes, or
  • Annual negative PPD or TB questionnaire if applicable.
  • If positive PPD, negative chest X-ray within 90 days of start.
• Fit test for respiratory protection equipment (optional, recommended within one year of start).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted).

Background and Documentation

• Criminal background check covering county, statewide, national, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS trace, and education verification within 60 days of start (covering last 7 years).
• Employment verification for the past 5 years.
• Resume/profile submission required; references preferred but not mandatory.
• Completion of clinical skills checklist prior to start and updated annually.
• Confirmation of assignment form required.

Additional Notes

• This position requires adherence to safety standards and excellent interpersonal skills to foster a compassionate environment for patients and families.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.