Posted 10/07/2026 · Job #526797
Hospital Radiation Therapist- Jackson, Tennessee
Job Description
Travel Radiation Therapist Jobs – Hospital Radiation Oncology | Jackson, Tennessee
Join a collaborative radiation oncology team as an ARRT-certified Radiation Therapist in Jackson, Tennessee. This on-site travel healthcare assignment offers the opportunity to support adult and geriatric cancer patients in a high-volume hospital-based center equipped with three linear accelerators. Jackson provides a welcoming West Tennessee setting with convenient access to community amenities, regional healthcare resources, and a comfortable lifestyle.
Travel Radiation Therapist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150-$2,310
- Location: Jackson, Tennessee
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based radiation oncology center
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Assignment End Date: January 25, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week, generally Monday through Friday
- Shift Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; hours may extend later based on patient volume
- Call: Not required
- Work Environment: On-site; approximately 35 patients per day on each of three linear accelerators, with two Radiation Therapists assigned per accelerator
Radiation Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional Radiation Therapist experience
- ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T)
- Current BLS certification
- Proficiency with the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator is required
- Recent Epic experience within the last 18 months, clearly documented in your professional profile
- Ability to successfully complete the Epic competency assessment
- Active Tennessee license or compact eligibility at the time of submission
- Experience with adult outpatient radiation therapy and cancer-related diagnoses
- Knowledge of radiation safety, external beam therapy, IMRT, CBCT/kV/mV imaging, chart checks, and stereotactic radiosurgery is preferred
Radiation Therapy Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, accurate radiation therapy treatments for adult and geriatric patients with cancer-related diagnoses
- Operate the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator and perform required imaging and treatment verification procedures
- Provide care across treatment modalities, including external beam therapy, IMRT, wedges, and stereotactic radiosurgery as appropriate
- Complete chart checks, treatment setup, patient positioning, and radiation safety procedures
- Use Epic for clinical documentation and patient care coordination
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment procedures, precautions, and expected care needs
- Collaborate with radiation oncology providers and interdisciplinary support teams to promote high-quality patient care
- Follow infection prevention, isolation, PPE, and patient safety standards
Apply now for this Travel Radiation Therapist opportunity in Jackson, Tennessee, and join a high-volume radiation oncology team delivering quality cancer care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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