Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,292 per week in Minneapolis, MN
Company: Cynet Health
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: January 31, 2026
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Job Description:
Radiation Therapist Location: Minneapolis, MN Agency: Cynet
Health Pay: $2,292 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8
hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the
Position Job Title: Radiation Therapist Profession: Radiation
Therapist Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per
Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum years of experience required License:
ARRT registration in radiation therapy or be board eligible by
completing the appropriate school of radiation therapy.
Certifications: BLS certification required. Must-Have: Successful
radiation therapy internship. Excellent patient relations skills.
Strong technical/computer usage skills. Ability to prioritize and
handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Description: The staff
radiation therapist is responsible for delivering ionizing
radiation therapy treatments as determined by the Radiation
Oncologist. Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific
body parts using radiation therapy equipment according to
established practices and standards. Prepares and constructs
equipment such as immobilization devices as needed or prescribed by
the physician. Prepares and keeps stock of the treatment rooms.
Under the direction of the manager, may assume additional therapist
responsibilities. Patient Treatment Management: Continuously acts
in the best interest of the patient under departmental guidelines.
Verifies the correct patient prior to each procedure. Delivers
precise and efficient ionizing radiation treatment to the patient
as prescribed by the radiation oncologist and established practices
and policies of the department. Prepares and educates patients and
families for simulation and treatment. Schedules patients for
treatment courses and notifies appropriate individuals if needed,
including other departments. Provides physical support while
patients are under supervision. Observes and reassures patients
during treatment and reports unusual reactions to the physician or
turns off equipment if unexpected adverse reactions occur. Records
all treatment deliveries in the patient’s electronic medical
record. Maintains patient treatment records and quality checklist.
Takes all necessary photos of the patient for the permanent
treatment record. Reports and files a report of any treatment
errors to the physics department and radiation oncologist. Acts as
a liaison within the department to ensure proper communication.
Follows principles of radiation safety at all times within the
radiation therapy department. Notifies patients of delays in
treatment due to equipment malfunctions. Performs weekly chart
checks and audits billing charges. Maintains and develops the
treatment schedule with patients. Radiation Therapy Equipment
Management: Follows established procedures to operate linear
accelerators and accessories, block fabrication, and related
electronic medical records. Performs basic dosimetry calculations.
Accesses radiation therapy equipment for malfunctions and reports
them as necessary. Checks radiation therapy equipment to ensure
proper operation. Follows principles of radiation protection for
patients, self, and others. Trains students of radiation therapy.
Radiation Therapy Technology: Administers prescribed doses of
radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment
according to established practices and standards. Prepares and
constructs equipment such as immobilization devices as needed or
prescribed by the physician. Reviews and practices all policies and
procedures within the department. Operates specified equipment
within the radiation therapy department. Records and verifies the
computer system, IGRT, and Portal vision system. Positions patients
for treatment with accuracy according to prescription. Reviews
prescriptions, diagnoses, patient charts, and identification of
patients. Takes all necessary photos of the patient, including
identification and setup. Enters and maintains data in the record
and verify computer system, including the scheduling of patients.
Helps physicians, physicists, and dosimetrists prepare physical and
technical aspects of radiation treatment plans using information
about patient condition and anatomy. Performs and delivers total
body irradiation treatments per therapy protocol. Please see
attached job description for full responsibilities. Requirements
Required for Onboarding BLS Skills Checklist Specialty Exam
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