Locum Radiation Therapist Position (Contract) - Altoona, PA

Soliant; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in Altoona, Pennsylvania for a dedicated Radiation Therapist! This travel position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment for 13 weeks, with the potential for extensions. You'll play a crucial role in administering radiation treatments while collaborating with a skilled medical team. Enjoy the flexibility of travel assignments, allowing you to explore new locations while enhancing your professional skills. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, this role is perfect for those seeking adventure and career growth in the healthcare field. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in patients' lives while advancing your career!

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Medical Coverage

Matching 401k Plan

Tax-Free Stipends

Housing Leads

Licensing Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of radiation therapy experience required.
• Active ARRT License/Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation treatments and monitor patient responses.
• Ensure accurate positioning of radiation beams for treatment.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Monitoring

Beam Positioning

Communication Skills

Education

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Elekta Equipment

Job description

Locum Radiation Therapist Position (Contract) - Altoona, PA

Minimum 1+ years radiation therapy experience required.

Ready to visit the state of Pennsylvania for your next travel assignment? An opportunity is available now! Soliant is now hiring Radiation Therapist applicants for a facility/cancer center in the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania.

This position is a dayshift available for 13 weeks, with a requirement to work 40 hours per week. Extension requests are highly probable for this travel position. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions for this position.

Interviews are being scheduled daily for this new vacancy! If you meet the requirements below and/or have more interest in details on the position, please apply today!

Shift/Qualification Requirements

• Shift: Day Shift, 40 hours/wk. Shifts 5x8's schedule. Start time varies from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. No weekends or holidays.
• Travel Assignment.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks!
• Required Certificates: ARRT, BLS required (AHA).
• Active ARRT License/Certification.
• 2+ Years of experience required.
• Must have experience with Elekta equipment.

Specialty Overview

As a radiation therapist, candidates work under an oncologist and Physicist as part of a medical team to prepare patients and administer radiation treatments for cancer and some other conditions. They take precise measurements of patients for treatment and may fit them with specialized equipment to be used during sessions.

During treatment, they will monitor the patient's responses, including side effects, and may adjust the schedule or doses of radiation accordingly. They may work at a hospital or at a freestanding cancer treatment center.

Why Travel instead of applying for a staff role?

• To travel! The opportunity to work as a travel nurse to any adventure seeker is enough to make a switch! As a travel nurse, you can choose the locations of your assignment. Your annual salary will also see an increase compared to being in a staff role.
• Travel contracts also give you a more flexible schedule! You are not bound to long-term employment agreements and have flexibility to spend time with friends and family.
• Working at different facilities will also broaden your skill sets!

With Soliant, Better Benefits = Better Living:

• Quick interview/hiring opportunities.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Matching 401k plan.
• Medical Coverage.
• Joint Commission certified.
• Tax-free stipends if applicable.
• Housing Leads.
• Licensing assistance.

Interviews and submissions are currently scheduled daily. To learn more about this Radiation Therapist opening in Pennsylvania or on any locum contract/permanent positions in the United States, please contact me by call or text directly at 678.497.4832 and/or send your professional resume directly to [e-mail].

Kimberly Hyatt
Soliant Health- Senior Account Executive
[e-mail]
678.497.4832