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Radiation Therapist - PRN

Radiation TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

PRN Radiation Therapist. Flexible schedule required. Must work weekends and holidays. On-call availability needed.

Join Ochsner Health as a Radiation Therapist – PRN in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

  • The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.
  • They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
  • Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Requirements

  • Picayune Earned 2022

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Radiation Therapist – PRN.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program and possess no prior required work experience, though experience in fabricating contours and immobilization devices is preferred. Required certifications include ARRT registration and state licensure within 90 days of hire, along with current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSARRT

Key Skills

Ionizing Radiation AdministrationTreatment Records MaintenancePatient LiaisonAdverse Reaction MonitoringPatient Care Criteria ApplicationProfessional ResponsibilityComputer SkillsData EntryWindows-style Applications ProficiencyVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationEquipment UnderstandingAccurate ChartingInterpersonal SkillsRadiation Therapy Concepts

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Radiation Therapist - PRN position at Ochsner Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

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Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Radiation Therapist roles.

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