Radiation Therapist - Part-Time with Impact & Great Benefits

Community Health Systems; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a part-time role in Vicksburg, MS. The position delivers prescribed radiation therapy, ensures patient safety, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to maintain treatment accuracy.

The role requires ARRT-T certification, an associate degree, and 1–2 years of clinical experience, with BCLS within 30 days of hire; strong patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiation therapy or related field.
• ARRT-T certification required.
• 1–2 years clinical experience preferred.
• BCLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers prescribed radiation therapy treatments using megavoltage equipment.
• Positions patients and verifies treatment parameters.
• Performs daily QA and warm-up tests on treatment machines.
• Conducts CT simulations and image verification as per protocol.
• Maintains treatment records and dose documentation.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses concerns.
• Monitors patients for adverse reactions and reports findings.
• Upholds radiation safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Radiation physics

Treatment planning

Equipment operation

Patient communication

Record keeping

QA & safety

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a part-time role in Vicksburg, MS. The position delivers prescribed radiation therapy, ensures patient safety, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to maintain treatment accuracy.

The role requires ARRT-T certification, an associate degree, and 1–2 years of clinical experience, with BCLS within 30 days of hire; strong patient communication is essential.