Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,900 per week

Malone Healthcare Solutions; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Pet insurance

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

License and certification reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

A reputable healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a position in Alexandria, Louisiana. The role involves utilizing Radiation Therapy equipment under the guidance of a Radiation Oncologist, performing simulation procedures, and managing patient care activities. Candidates are expected to have an Associate's Degree and relevant certifications, including the American Registry certification. This full-time role offers benefits such as weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• ARC certification in Radiation Therapy or Radiography.
• Louisiana-specific Radiation Therapy certification.
• Current BLS certification from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Radiation Therapy Equipment for prescribed doses of ionizing radiation.
• Performs simulation procedures and accurately outlines treatment portals.
• Demonstrates understanding of equipment operation and quality assurance tests.
• Schedules patient treatment appointments while coordinating various schedules.
• Schedule patients and ensure pre-simulation films and pathology present.
• Assist in patient positioning and transfer to the treatment table.
• Communicate with patients and families in a courteous manner.
• Ensure proper labeling of portal films and billing documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Knowledge of Radiation Therapy Theory and Practice

Education

Associate's Degree

Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy / Radiography

Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology in the State of Louisiana

Current BLS certification from AHA

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

• Specialty: Radiation Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 04/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, clinical judgment, and knowledge of Radiation Therapy Theory and Practice
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy / Radiography
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology in the State of Louisiana
• Current BLS certification from AHA

Weekend Requirement

None

On Call Requirement

None

Floating Requirement / Locations

None

Nurse / Patient Ratio

Two therapists per machine and they will see 15-25 patients each day

Summary

Utilizes Radiation Therapy Equipment, under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, for the delivery of prescribed doses of ionizing radiation and records pertinent treatment parameters as indicated. Performs simulation procedures, accurately outlines treatment portals and documents parameters in the treatment record.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of equipment operation
• Demonstrates the ability to turn equipment on/off properly and perform quality assurance tests/procedures daily.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment and patient setup problems.
• Immediately reports any machine malfunctions or deviations to the physicist and appropriately documents the incident in the machine maintenance log.
• Demonstrates the skill and abilities to accurately assess whether or not simulated procedures can be performed or reproduced on the linear accelerator/simulator and modifies setups accordingly.
• Displays ability to use and fabricate proper immobilization devices and techniques.
• Able to treat/simulate SRS and SBRT patients
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately access and document patient care activities and hospital processes.
• Uses computer systems accurately and appropriately. Monitors simulator/treatment schedule to ensure minimal conflicts. Accurately charges patients for procedures performed and devices used.
• Assigns patient treatment appointments by coordinating with physician and therapist schedules, as well as the patients chemotherapy schedule.
• Ensures that all patients scheduled have diagnostic films and reports prior to simulation time.
• Ensures that patients to be simulated/treated have a signed consent form and positive pathology report in their chart.
• Uses accurate and consistent format in documenting setup and machine parameters in the treatment record.
• Properly labels all portal films with the appropriate information.
• Schedules CT Rad Plans as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret instructions from the Physician, Physicist and Dosimetrist.
• Able to take orders from the physician regarding specific patient setups and proceed with the appropriate care.
• Involves Physicist or Dosimetrist on complicated and/or non-standard patient setups.
• Assists other Radiation Therapists as necessary.
• Assists the Radiation Therapist in positioning patient.
• Assists in moving the patient to and from the treatment table as necessary.
• Communicates with patients and their families in a courteous, friendly and helpful manner.
• Is receptive to changes in work schedule as indicated, displaying an attitude of professionalism and cooperation.
• Willingly assists others as time permits, always using time constructively.
• Duties of Radiation Therapist: schedules patients correctly, document and bill correctly, scan documents into MOSAIQ when necessary.
• Duties specific to Linear Accelerator: performs chart audit of billing and proper documentation weekly specific to linear accelerator, reviews all treatment charges specific to the linear accelerator by end of day, reports any significant change in patient setup to physician, reports irregularities in patient setup to physician.
• Duties specific to Simulator: performs chart audit of billing and proper documentation weekly, as well as final chart audit at completion of treatment, maintains water bath log and cleans water bath as recommended by health guidelines, coordinates patients start date with chemotherapy start date for concurrent therapy treatments.

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time

Comments

• Shift: Monday-Friday 8-5
• Types of patients/cases on the unit: Cancer and osteoarthritis patients. We do SBRT, IMRT, basic radiation therapy, and some breathhold treatments. Candidates should be able to work a Trilogy and/or a Trubean machine.

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance