Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,787 per week

Healthcare Support is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Elyria, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiation Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 04/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Details: Radiation Therapist

Contract Overview

• Duration: 13 Week Contract
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Morning QA Shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (as needed)
• Call/Weekends: No call, no weekends

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience
• AART Certification
• Ohio Radiology License
• BLS Certification
• EKG exam NOT required

Preferred Experience

• Elekta experience (a plus)
• HDR brachytherapy experience (a plus)

Position Summary

The radiation therapist administers radiation to patients throughout the treatment process as a member of an interdisciplinary team of radiation oncologists, radiation physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses, and support staff which plans and delivers the course of treatment.

 

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Treatment Responsibilities

• Assists in localizing tumors, participate in treatment planning, and deliver high doses of ionizing radiation prescribed by a radiation oncologist
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and an awareness of safety issues
• Demonstrates competency to deliver optimal radiation therapy treatments to all patients, CT/Sim and conventional sim, HDR, Mold room, IMPAC, Portal Vision/Viewstation, basic dose calculations, and billing procedures
• Assists with Diagnostic CT as requested
• Verifies the accuracy of the patient setup prior to treatment delivery
• Verifies treatment console readouts and settings prior to treatment
• Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure

Patient Care and Communication

• Remains sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of patients
• Anticipates patient needs and concerns and determines when treatment should be withheld until a physician can be consulted
• Determines when to contact the physician with patient side effects/questions
• Addresses and documents patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure when appropriate
• Refers questions about diagnosis, treatment or prognosis to the patient's physician
• Provides information and instruction on proper skin care, diet and self-care procedures
• Determines the course of action for an emergency or problem situation

Quality Assurance and Documentation

• Reviews patient treatment records and doses daily to ensure that treatment does not exceed prescribed dose or normal tissue tolerance
• Takes portal film according to established protocols; reviews portal films and initiates changes as necessary
• Checks patients' charts weekly
• Documents diagnostic, treatment and patient data in the appropriate record
• Documents any exceptions from the established criteria or procedures
• Verifies the mathematical accuracy of the prescription and the daily treatment summary
• Maintains documentation of quality assurance activities, procedures and results in accordance with established guidelines
• Documents and reports to appropriate personnel the need for equipment maintenance and repair

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Demonstrates an understanding of cancer, radiation biology, radiation therapy techniques, equipment technology, radiation safety, and the psychosocial aspects of cancer
• Uses professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting with treatment planning, recognizing and resolving equipment problems and treatment discrepancies
• Demonstrates completion of the appropriate education related to clinical practice
• Maintains appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice
• Participates in educational activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and performance
• Promotes a positive, collaborative practice atmosphere with other members of the health care team
• Develops collaborative partnerships with other health care providers in the interest of diagnostic and therapeutic quality and cost effectiveness and safety

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About Healthcare Support

Healthcare Support excels at providing a streamlined and red-carpet experience for our travelers. Whether you are a nurse, a therapist, or an allied health professional, our goal is to connect you with top-rated facilities throughout the country and get you on the road to your next adventure. We leverage 20 years of relationships with the industry’s most respectable companies across all 50 states, both through direct client partnerships and via national MSP programs. From health systems and hospitals to specialty clinics and post-acute facilities, you can work where you want to work and go where you want to go.

 

Not only does HealthCare Support reimburse for relocation and travel costs on your first check, but we also offer license and certification reimbursements required for your assignments so that you can focus on building your career. During your assignment, you’ll have access to medical benefits, 24/7 support from our Clinical Advocacy Team, and a travel team with stateside operations. Your travel team will include a designated credentialing expert to help you navigate every step of the on-boarding process, a payroll specialist who you can communicate with directly, and a skilled recruiter who takes the time to understand your needs and works hard to find the right position for you.

 

Don’t get lost in the shuffle of another overblown staffing agency. Choose HealthCare Support to be your trusted partner that you can rely on for all your travel assignments. We can’t wait to hear about the amazing adventures you’ll have!

 

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Benefits

• License and certification reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Referral bonus
• 401k retirement plan
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly pay