Radiation Therapist - Travel Job

Join a fast-paced team at an area hospital where your expertise as a Radiation Therapist will directly impact lives. From administering targeted treatments to collaborating with oncology professionals, you'll play a vital role in helping patients fight cancer with confidence and compassion-right when they need it most.

What You'll Need:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program

• AART Certification in Radiation Therapy

• Valid Radiation Therapy state license, if required

• 2 years' experience as a radiation therapist

Minimum Requirements:

• ARRT-T certification required.

• Valid Ohio Radiology license required.

• BLS certification required.

• Minimum 1 year of radiation therapy experience required. (Client requires at least 1 year of experience.)

• Experience with CT/Sim and conventional simulation required.

• Competency with treatment delivery systems and QA procedures required.

• Experience in outpatient oncology or hospital-based radiation therapy preferred.

• Elekta experience preferred.

• HDR brachytherapy experience preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (Cancer Center outpatient services).
• Shift: Day shift, Monday through Friday.
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Occasional morning QA shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• No weekends. No on-call requirements for this assignment.
• Duration: 13 week travel contract.
• Agency will consider local candidates; local fee may apply.

Location Highlights

Discover Elyria, OH, an accessible suburban community with regional parks and nearby urban amenities. Elyria is 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland and 30 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, offering quick transit options and regional rail connections. The city is adjacent to the Lorain County Metro Parks and within 10 miles of Lake Erie shoreline access, providing hiking trails, fishing, and boating for outdoor-oriented clinicians. Elyria sits near historic downtown districts, with local galleries, restaurants, and a community theater within a 5-10 minute drive, fitting a suburban lifestyle with short commutes to urban attractions. Drive times to nearby attractions: 25-35 minutes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 20-30 minutes to Edgewater Park for waterfront recreation, appealing to clinicians seeking cultural sites and outdoor activities on days off.

Additional Duties:

• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment.

• Accurately position patients and ensure proper immobilization during treatment.

• Verify treatment plans and dosage with oncology team.

• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after therapy.

• Document treatments and maintain accurate patient records.

Unit Specific Details:

• Deliver radiation therapy following physician-prescribed plans and departmental protocols.

• Participate in treatment planning, patient localization, portal imaging, and daily dosing verification.

• Perform daily and routine quality assurance and document QA activities.

• Assist with Diagnostic CT as requested.

• Provide patient education on skin care and self-care procedures related to treatment.

• Collaborate with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and support staff to ensure safe, accurate care.

Get Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay

• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan

• 24/7 Recruiter available by text, phone or email

• Competitive Referral Bonuses

• 100% Paid Housing Available

• Travel & License Reimbursement

Why Join Our Team?

As a radiation therapist with our travel team, you will experience flexibility, stability and growth. Choose from a variety of contract options that support career mobility and professional development. Assignments provide exposure to diverse clinical settings and opportunities to expand technical skills in CT/Sim, HDR, IMPAC, and Portal Vision systems. We respect your time and responsiveness and will connect you with a recruiter to discuss this opportunity.

Take the next step in your career by applying to day and we'll connect you with a recruiter who'll help you find the perfect job!

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.