Travel Radiation Therapist
Winchester, VA
AMN Healthcare Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description & Requirements
Radiation Therapist - (Rad Ther)
StartDate: 7/6/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2451.00 - $2526.00

2+ years of experience. 50-mile radius rule. No more than a 3-month work history gap in the last year. VA License (temp license acceptable with a pending VA lic), ARRT and BLS required. EMR: Epic. Dress code: Caribean Blue or any solid colors that match top & bottom. Provides daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments in accordance with the prescription & instruction of the radiation oncologist. May perform simulations and provide clinical instruction for radiation therapy students. In addition, Radiation Therapist will be required during Brachytherapy procedures. Must be able to assist in treatment planning procedures including tumor localization and dosimetry. Triage sick patients to nursing for evaluation. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, patient identification, etc. Schedules patients and explains procedure for pre-treatment and post-treatment. Answers questions and reassure patient. Interfaces with physicist, and dosimetrist at initiation of treatment. Acts as liaison with supportive care physicians, nurses and social workers. Keeps lines of communication open with doctors, therapists, RN’s and dosimetrists. Prepares room and equipment for patient according to the prescription, immobilization devices, field sizes, treatment devices, distance, lead (Pb) protection devices, etc. Takes and checks images of all treated areas; process and file same. Transfers patients to treatment couch. Is aware of I.V.s, etc. Maintains visual and audible contact with patient during treatments. Maintains patient markings. Changes these according to physician direction. Reinforces recommendations given to the patient by the physician, dietitian, etc., concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area (dressing, hygiene, etc.), prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Changes dressings as necessary. Observes patient for any unusual reactions or events. Reports to the designated personnel and assists in emergency treatment. Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Checks charges daily for accurate billing and documents treatment doses accurately. Treats patients with original electronic chart at ALL TIMES. Checks name and date of birth along with treatment area and records in the daily timeout. Takes time to set up IMRT and 3-D patients properly in CT. Makes proper immobilization devices for 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT patients. Documents proper set-up instructions. Documents all pertinent information for dosimetry calculations in charts.

Required Qualifications
Radiation Therapist, Radiation
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RADTHER-VA
Certifications: T-ARRT(Copy Needed); BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Facility Location
Home of Shenandoah University, Winchester is located in the northwestern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia and has a rich cultural history dating back to the mid 1600's. History buffs will recognize the city as the home of many canonical events associated with the European settlement of the region, including the French-Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Accordingly, there are a wealth of historic buildings, sites and landmarks for the culture seeker to peruse, including Belle Grove Plantation, Abram's Delight, the Hexagon House, and Glen Burnie, among others. Winchester prides itself on its self-proclaimed "classic" restaurants, many of which have weathered the sands of time and exist today as much relics of the past as viable eateries. These restaurants include the iconic Triangle Diner and the Snow White Grille. Sports fans will want to check out the Winchester Royals, who play in the Valley Baseball League.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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