Join a fast-paced team at a hospital in Ottumwa, IA where your expertise as a Radiation Therapist will directly impact lives. From administering targeted treatments to collaborating with oncology professionals, you will play a vital role in helping patients fight cancer with confidence and compassion.
What You'll Need:
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program
• AART Certification in Radiation Therapy
• Valid Radiation Therapy state license, if required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a radiation therapist. (Client requires 1+ years.)
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam systems and GE CT simulation recommended. (Client-preferred.)
• Experience working with adult patient populations. (No pediatric patients on unit.)
Additional Duties:
• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment, including Varian TrueBeam and CT simulator
• Accurately position patients and ensure proper immobilization during treatment
• Verify treatment plans and dosage with oncology team and assist with chart checks
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after therapy
• Document treatments and maintain accurate patient records
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital
- Shift: Days
- Shift hours: 07:30–16:00
- Shift days: Days (weekday schedule)
- Weekly guaranteed hours: 40
- Call requirements: No call; may run over occasionally depending on patient volume
- Float requirement: No floating
- Patient population: Adult only
- Typical patient volume: 15–24 patients per machine on average
- On-site equipment: Varian TrueBeam, Identify, GE CT Scanner
- On-site support: Physics coverage three days per week, one radiation oncologist, on-site dosimetry
Location Highlights
Ottumwa, IA offers a quiet Midwestern lifestyle with regional recreation within short drives. The city sits near the Des Moines River and is approximately 60 miles southeast of Des Moines, providing access to state parks such as Lacey-Keosauqua State Park (about 25 miles) and Lake Rathbun (about 35 miles) for boating and fishing. The downtown Historic Brick District features local dining and cultural venues within walking distance, and the area supports a suburban-to-quiet lifestyle suitable for clinicians seeking lower commute times and regional outdoor activities. Ottumwa is within reasonable driving distance to larger urban amenities in Des Moines for weekend access to museums, major sporting events, and regional airports.