Radiation Therapist / Radiology (R) DAYS

Travel Radiation Therapist - Days | Merit Health Central

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Pay Rate: $98/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 10 Weeks

Schedule: Days | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Hours: 40 hours/week

Specialty: Radiation Therapy / Radiology

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Radiation Therapist to join the team at Merit Health Central for an exciting 10-week travel assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Radiation Therapist looking for a consistent daytime schedule, competitive pay, and the chance to work in a dynamic hospital environment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical experience, excellent patient-care skills, and hands-on expertise with Varian radiation therapy equipment and ARIA EMR.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation treatments safely and accurately according to physician-prescribed treatment plans.
• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment in accordance with established protocols.
• Utilize Varian equipment and ARIA EMR effectively.
• Verify patient identity, treatment plans, positioning, and treatment parameters prior to therapy.
• Provide compassionate support and education to patients throughout their treatment.
• Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, physicists, nurses, and other members of the oncology team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow all radiation safety, quality assurance, and infection-control standards.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and promptly communicate any concerns or changes in condition.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Radiation Therapist experience
• ARRT(T) certification required
• BLS required
• Mississippi State License - may be obtained once the position is offered
• Recent experience with Varian equipment
• Experience with ARIA EMR
• Cerner experience is a plus
• Permanent address must be 50+ miles from the facility to qualify as a traveler
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills
• All requirements must be met at the time of submission

Why This Assignment?

• $98/hour
• 40 hours/week
• 10-week travel assignment
• Day shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• ASAP start
• Opportunity to work in a professional radiation oncology environment
• Great option for experienced Radiation Therapists seeking a focused daytime travel assignment