ProKatchers is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in State College, Pennsylvania.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Radiation Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 11/10/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Shift:
8 hour days Mon - Fri no weekends or holidays
Work Experience:
- Responsible for the administration of radiation therapy using Varian Linear Accelerator (True Beam).
- Documentation in Meditech and Aria.
- Checks diagnosis, prescription, chart and patient identification.
- Explains planned treatment to patient including means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if problems arise during treatment.
- Prepares room and equipment, according to prescription, including immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, etc.
- Observes radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
- Maintains visual audible communications with the patient during treatment.
- Operates and performs CT simulation procedures/equipment in an effective manner.
- Performs daily duties in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Performs patient timeout per department policy.
- Observes treatment area for skin changes, discusses with patient any unusual side effect or emotional problems being experienced. Notifies physician in charge of same.
- Assists as necessary with ordering supplies.
- Maintains complete records as required.
- Complies with and performs Quality Improvement.
- Complies with all policies and procedures.
- Maintains patient markings.
- Performs scheduling and other clerical duties to maintain efficiency throughout department.
- Observes radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
- Performs safety checks on equipment to insure proper functioning, and reports problems to physician in charge and supervisor.
Education: Graduate of an approved school of Radiation Therapy
License: Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews every two years. Current registration as a Radiation Therapist (RTT) with the ARRT(T)
Certifications: BLS/CPR Certification.
ProKatchers Job ID #290217. 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: PA - Radiation Therapist - Days, State College, PA
About ProKatchers
Founded in 2016, ProKatchers Inc. is a JCC-certified organization and a recognized leader in healthcare staffing. Named one of the Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for 2023–2024, we are proud to be among the top-rated companies in our industry.
At ProKatchers, we offer both short- and long-term contracts, as well as travel opportunities for licensed and experienced healthcare professionals across the United States. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and personalized career support.
We understand that finding the right fit is about more than just a job—it’s about aligning your career with your lifestyle. That’s why our dedicated team of career specialists takes the time to get to know you and match you with assignments that meet your goals and aspirations.
ProKatchers has also been recognized by SIA as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For—a testament to our employee-first approach. We specialize in placing clinical and allied health professionals in a wide range of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care centres, rehabilitation facilities, behavioural health canters, home and community health programs, urgent care clinics, and more.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- License and certification reimbursement
- Dental benefits
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus