How to hire a locum radiation therapist

How to hire a locum radiation therapist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step locum radiation therapist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a locum radiation therapist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new locum radiation therapist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the locum radiation therapist you need to hire. Certain locum radiation therapist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A locum radiation therapist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, locum radiation therapists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of locum radiation therapists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Locum Radiation Therapist	Description	Hourly rate
   Locum Radiation Therapist	Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.	$30-55
   Medical Dosimetrist	A medical dosimetrist is a health professional who plans radiation treatment for oncology patients. They with other members of the oncology team to oversee treatment implementation, offer support with radiation equipment, design radiation treatment for oncology patients, perform calculations to determine effective dosing, and create a treatment plan that will be reviewed by a physician... Show more	$36-86
   Dosimetrist	A dosimetrist is a medical professional who assists patients undergoing radiation therapy. You are responsible for determining the proper radiation dosage being used in treating patients with cancer... Show more	$35-79

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Oncology
   • Patients
   • Aria
   • IMRT
   • IGRT
   • OBI
   • MLC
   • IX
   • EX
   • CBCT
   • Impac
   • Patient Care

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage daily clinical staffing needs by appropriately deploying PRN therapist when need, which save company from employing an additional FTE.
   • Provide daily QA on Varian equipment.
   • Utilize a Varian 6EX machine with IMPAC record and verify software.
   • Work on Nucletron for HDR breast, skin and gynecologic treatments.
   • treat using Siemens Primus and Impac while studying for boards and job hunting.
   • Position and treat patients accurately according to physician's prescription.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your locum radiation therapist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A locum radiation therapist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, locum radiation therapists' average salary in kansas is 55% less than in mississippi.
   • Seniority. Entry-level locum radiation therapists 45% less than senior-level locum radiation therapists.
   • Certifications. A locum radiation therapist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a locum radiation therapist's salary.

   Average locum radiation therapist salary

   $86,279yearly

   $41.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level locum radiation therapist salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a locum radiation therapist job description

   A locum radiation therapist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a locum radiation therapist job description:

   Locum radiation therapist job description example

   Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
   
   + Ensure the Safety of Pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
   
   + Obtain relevant information and history from clients, and maintain proper and complete medical records.
   
   + Educate clients about preventative care, Pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related information.
   
   + Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for the wellness needs of Pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of Pets.
   
   + Effectively communication diagnosis and treatment plan to veterinary medical team and client.
   
   + Ensure local, state and federal laws are followed, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.
   
   + Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
   
   + Other job duties as assigned.
   
   Hiring Qualifications
   
   Capabilities and Experience (can do)
   
   + Ability to multi-task - Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
   
   + Communication skills - Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
   
   + Organizational ability - Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.
   
   + Surgical skills - Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
   
   + Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Unusually decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
   
   + Client service skills - Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
   
   + Intellectual ability - Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format. Can provide directions.
   
   + Compassionate commitment to Pet care - Ensures hospital teams confidently present Pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the Pet, gaining the client's agreement to proceed with the treatment most appropriate to the Pet's current condition and long term health. Act as an advocate for the Pet.
   
   + Mathematical ability - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurement.
   
   + Computer skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
   
   + Management ability - Effectively enforces policies. Achieves high productive output while maintaining high morale. Encourages efforts toward common goals. Understands and utilizes a coaching/counseling philosophy for performance management.
   
   Attitudes (will do)
   
   + Initiative - shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
   
   + Integrity - Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield, Pet Hospital. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
   
   + Cooperativeness - Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
   
   + Flexibility - Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
   
   + Independence - Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision.
   
   + Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency - Maintains a positive "can do" outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.
   
   Special Working Conditions
   
   + Ability to be confident around Pets (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
   
   + Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.
   
   + Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
   
   + The noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
   
   + Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
   
   + Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.
   
   + Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
   
   + Requires good hand-eye coordination, finger-hand-arm dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
   
   + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
   
   + Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of Pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
   
   + Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.
   
   Experience, Education and/or Training
   
   + Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
   
   + License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board.
   
   + License with the Drug Enforcement Agency required.
   
   + Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
   
   Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.
   
   WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
   
   Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find locum radiation therapists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your locum radiation therapist job on Zippia to find and attract quality locum radiation therapist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with locum radiation therapist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new locum radiation therapist

   Once you've selected the best locum radiation therapist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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