Radiation Therapist
Wilmington, NC
Wayward Medical
5x8 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job - Wilmington, North Carolina

Job Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Wilmington, NC (Coastal Region)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, options include 5x8 hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, occasionally 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) or 4x10 hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM with 30-minute lunch)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Call, Float, Weekend Requirements: None
• Work Setting: Clinic-based; no orientation or dimensions needed, start directly in the clinic
• Work Sites: Float coverage between two clinical sites approximately 30 minutes apart; always paired with at least one other therapist
• Disaster Response: May be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters as part of Storm/Hurricane Team

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• ARRT (Radiation Therapist) certification (ARRT T)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Orientation & Onboarding

• No formal orientation or dimensions required; start directly in the clinic
• Unit orientation details TBD
• Scrubs: Not provided; Royal Blue color recommended

Systems & Equipment

• Use of ARIA electronic medical record system
• Work with Varian linacs and Siemens CT simulators

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification
• Drug screening required within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 10/31)
• Various state-specific healthcare personnel registry and exclusion list checks within 90 days prior to start

Additional Required Documents & Training

• Confidentiality Agreement
• Education Verification for highest degree related to profession
• Employment Application
• Medication Safety training and certificate
• Annual Compliance Training (approx. 40 minutes)
• Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for NC travel candidates)
• Radiation Badge required for Radiation Therapists
• Corp ID and I-Learn account setup required prior to start
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire) must be submitted promptly
• Other facility-specific policies and acknowledgments

Notes

• Traveler will not work alone; always paired with an MD and RN on-site
• Traveler will not be expected to perform certain advanced tasks independently (e.g., block cutting, dose calculations)
• Shift flexibility may be required based on clinic needs
• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and may result in cancellation
• Traveler may be assigned to different units or centralized office mid-contract as needed

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Radiation Therapist travel contract position in Wilmington, NC.