Radiation Therapist
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Treats all kinds of cancers using advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Experience with Varian/Siemens CT Simulator
• Familiarity with IMRT, 3D, SRS, SBRT, HDR treatment modalities
• Adult outpatient experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Radiation Therapy

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) required
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification and transcript/diploma preferred (required for licensure verification)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Required vaccinations or immunity documentation:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Fit mask testing (respirator fit test) required for new contracts (annual renewal for Aya candidates)
• Completion of facility-specific policies and acknowledgments (e.g., hand hygiene, floating policy, time and attendance)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider Certification or equivalent
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit or facility policies (e.g., ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification) but are not explicitly required for this role

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge required; provided by the facility (not by Aya for new candidates)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists may be required
• Verification of employment for at least 2 workplaces within the last 7 years required (references acceptable as backup)

This position is suitable for Radiation Therapists with at least 1 year of experience, who have the required certifications and are comfortable working in a teaching hospital outpatient setting treating various cancers with advanced radiation therapy technologies. Prior travel experience is not mandatory.