Radiation Therapist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Four 10-hour days per week with a rotating day off
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Daily caseload: Approximately 130 patient treatments/scans
• Patient population: Infants to geriatrics, including ambulatory, inpatient, and outpatient
• Equipment: Operate 8 treatment machines (External Beam therapists) and/or 2 CT and 1 MRI machine (Simulation staff)
• Systems used: Aria (record and verify system), EPIC (EHR)
• Experience with Truebeam, Halcyon, or Edge machines preferred for easier transition
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs; no floating to sister facilities
• Locals not accepted (75-mile radius rule)
• Pending state license accepted
• No block schedule accommodation
• No call required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• AART certification
• Experience with Epic system

Additional Information

• No weekend or on-call shifts required
• Guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Interviews preferred prior to offering due to technology complexity
• Parking available with monthly fees; free parking for straight night shifts
• Must adhere to facility dress code, hand hygiene, fingernail, and latex allergy policies
• Various certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPI)
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and regulatory compliance education annually

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Radiation Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, working a 4-day 10-hour shift schedule in a high-volume acute care setting. The role requires strong technical skills with radiation therapy equipment and electronic health record systems, along with standard healthcare certifications and compliance with facility-specific policies and background checks. Prior travel experience is not required.