Radiation Therapist
West Plains, Missouri
Ozarks Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: West Plains, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM
• Call Required: No
• Locals Allowed: No
• Radius Restriction: 60 mile radius rule, no exceptions
• First Time Travelers Accepted: Yes

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Therapy) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Pretreatment skills: CT/iCT, CT Simulation, MRI, PET Scan
• Beam Modifying/Positioning skills: Block cutting, CBCT/kV/mV imaging
• Treatment Planning: Calculate radiation dose, design treatment plans, supervise implementation
• Treatment experience: Benign Brain Tumors, Craniospinal, Total Body/Skin Irradiation
• Internal Treatment: Hyperthermia, Beam Data Acquisition, Assist with Intracavity/Interstitial Administration
• Brachytherapy: Assist with Intracavity/Interstitial Administration, Compute dose distribution
• Record & Verify Systems experience: Varis-Vision, ARIA
• Treatment Units experience: ARIA, Elekta Infinity, GE

Certifications Required at Time of Submission

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Therapy

Skills & Competencies

• Pretreatment: CT/iCT, CT Simulation, MRI, PET Scan
• Beam Modifying/Positioning: Block cutting, CBCT/kV/mV imaging
• Treatment Planning: Calculate radiation dose, design treatment plans, supervise implementation
• Treatment Experience: Benign Brain Tumors, Craniospinal, Total Body/Skin Irradiation
• Internal Treatment: Hyperthermia, Beam Data Acquisition, Assist with Intracavity/Interstitial Administration
• Brachytherapy: Assist with Intracavity/Interstitial Administration, Compute dose distribution
• Patient Treatment: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia
• Record & Verify Systems: Varis-Vision, ARIA
• Treatment Units: ARIA, Elekta Infinity, GE
• General Skills: Care of patients in restraints, chart checks, crash cart, defibrillators, emergency cases, field shaping, IV starts, lift/transfer devices, patient/family teaching
• Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, radiation safety, use of rapid response/code teams

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Check: 7-year criminal check within a year of start, updated annually; includes SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, Facility Level 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations or Titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID Vaccine or Medical/Religious Exemption (subject to approval)
• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete Employment Application/Resume
• Skills Checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Facility is nicotine-free campus; no smoking areas
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgement and pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC certifications as required
• NURSYS verification required for RNs (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists with at least 1 year of experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Missouri with a structured day shift and no call requirements.