Travel Radiation Therapist

Meta Sense, Inc. is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Detroit, Michigan.

• Specialty:
  Radiation Therapist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  02/23/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

13 week contract with potential for conversion based on performance

Required:

* Associate's degree (Bachelor's degree preferred)

* Current ARRT(T) certification

* Minimum 3 years Radiation Therapist experience

Site staffs 4 therapists per machine and uses Varian equipment and ARIA software. QA will not be required - workers will be treating patients their full shift. The location is connected to the main hospital by a covered walking bridge, and they do have a small inpatient population.

The staff is largely new grads so the management team is looking for more experienced travelers to assist until full time staff can be placed. This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy precepting and have the initiative to be the senior therapist on shift.

Description
Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location of affected areas, history of previous radiation treatment, etc.
Safely positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
Utilizes appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician.
Operates treatment machine (linear accelerator, HDR) precisely.
Administers ionizing radiation as prescribed per physician.
Verifies radiation prescription prior to treatment and confirms total radiation dose following treatment in patient charts.
Documents treatment in inpatient charts.
Localizes patient markings daily.
Completes on-going imaging of patients per departmental policy.
Assists patients in coordinating appointment time for daily treatments,
accommodating patient transportation, and other appointments.
Refers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc. as appropriate.
Refers patients to nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate.
Assumes the duties of simulation.
Rotates through treatment areas as assigned.
Responsible for cleaning therapy rooms and work area; maintains linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms.
Adheres to the quality assurance policies of the department (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up, etc.).
Teaches radiation therapy students as defined by their educational requirements.
Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills
Be self-directed
Be flexible and committed to the team concept
Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
Be open to new learning experiences
Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
Demonstrates customer service values

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures. Lifting of patients, moving & pushing wheel chairs / stretchers and lifting of equipment, above head, up to 50lbs. Potential exposure to radiation; however, adherence to safety procedures minimizes likelihood of danger. Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification

Meta Sense Job
-00729. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Radiation Therapist

Based out of New Jersey, Meta Sense, Inc is one of the fastest growing, agile staffing agencies in the US. You will find that it’s easy to communicate with our recruiters and account managers because we believe you are a person first and not just a number on a spreadsheet. We take a personal approach with each person we work with.

Trust Meta Sense with your next and future assignments. Come join our family!

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits