Radiation Therapist - Travel Job

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

What You'll Need:

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

• AART Certification in Radiation Therapy

• Valid Ohio Radiation Therapy license

• BLS certification

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Radiation Therapist. Experience in outpatient oncology or cancer center settings preferred.

• Experience with CT/Sim and conventional simulation procedures

• Competency with treatment delivery systems and basic dose calculations

• Experience or familiarity with Elekta systems preferred.

• Experience with HDR brachytherapy preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (Cancer Center outpatient setting)
• Shift Name: Days
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
• Alternate QA Shift Hours (when requested): 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• No call, no weekends
• Duration: 13-week travel assignment
• Local candidates accepted (local fee may apply)

Location Highlights

Experience northeastern Ohio with easy access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions. Elyria is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland and about 12 miles from Lake Erie shoreline beaches. Visitors can access the Rocky River Reservation and Cuyahoga Valley National Park within a 30–40 minute drive for hiking, biking, and river trails. The city offers suburban living with local parks, a historic downtown district, and community events within short commutes. Cleveland attractions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are within a 20–30 minute drive, supporting an urban cultural and dining experience. Public transit options and proximity to Interstate 80/I-90 allow regional commuting and easy travel to airports and neighboring cities.

Additional Duties:

• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment.

• Accurately position patients and ensure proper immobilization during treatment.

• Verify treatment plans and dosage with the oncology team.

• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after therapy.

• Document treatments and maintain accurate patient records.

• Perform CT/Sim, portal imaging, basic dose calculations, and routine QA documentation.

• Assist with diagnostic CT as requested.

Unit Specific Details:

• Demonstrate understanding of radiation biology, safety, and psychosocial aspects of cancer care.

• Participate in treatment planning, tumor localization, and delivery of prescribed ionizing radiation.

• Review daily treatment records and notify physicians of concerns or adverse effects.

• Maintain documentation of quality assurance activities and report equipment maintenance needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Elekta system experience preferred.

• HDR brachytherapy experience preferred.

Notes:

• The clinician may be asked to perform morning QA shifts as noted above.

• Candidates must maintain appropriate credentials and certifications throughout the assignment.

EEO Statement

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.