Radiation Therapist - Radiology/Cardiology
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 7 weeks (approximate)
Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, varied schedule

Job Description

Seeking a Radiation Therapist specializing in Radiology/Cardiology with experience in Rad Onc-Brachytherapy. This is a travel contract position with a proposed extension from early March to mid-June (14 weeks total if extended).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required.
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification of highest related degree required.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask testing annually (N95 respirators).
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) through online training platform.
• Various facility policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Hand Hygiene Policy
  • Fingernail Policy
  • Dress Code Policy
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months).
• Vehicle registration required for certain positions.

Competency and Skills

• Unit-specific competency exams required and must be updated annually.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam if applicable.
• Oncology competency exam required for Med Surg-Oncology unit.
• Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start.

References and History

• Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year.
• Employment application must be completed and uploaded.
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for extensions or per diem.

Notes

• Candidates must comply with all background, health, and certification requirements prior to start.
• Extensions require updated compliance documents if original documents expire.
• Candidates should be prepared for varied shift schedules and possible time off requests during the contract.

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