Radiation Therapist
Seattle, WA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Start Date: January 26
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 5x8-hour shifts (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: No
• Call Requirements: None
• Guaranteed Hours: May be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a 2-week cycle during low census
• Average Daily Census:

  • 16 therapists
  • 20 physicians
  • 90 patients
• Patient Population: Pediatric and adult cases
• Case Types: Palliative care, pain management, fast-paced environment with 15-20 minute patient time slots
• Department Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 3 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Prior Travel Experience Required: No indication of prior travel experience required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Therapy certification
  • Washington State License (must be active; pending license not accepted)

Work Environment & Systems

• Facility Type: Magnet, Teaching Center
• Staffed Beds: 637
• Scrub Code: Any color scrubs or business casual clothing (no jeans for radiation therapy)
• Charting System: EPIC
• Equipment:

  • 4 machines: 1 Cyclotron, 2 Elekta Infinity, 1 Varian Ethos
  • Mosaic system for machines and patient info
  • EPIC for scheduling

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• Must run checks including counties, nationwide, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 1, WATCH (WA Access to Criminal History)
• Education verification required for Med Lab Techs (not applicable here)
• Sex offender search and state-specific WA WATCH search required
• Drug screen: 10-panel drug screen within one year of start (required by agency, not facility)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by agency, signed within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask: Fit test required within 9-12 months of start (N95 masks preferred)
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • TDAP within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination required; documentation of vaccine series and serology needed
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required (history of disease not accepted at this facility)
  • Influenza: Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination with education module completion required during flu season
  • COVID-19: Vaccination or declination required for tracking

Additional Requirements

• Background & Compliance Documents: Various facility-specific agreements and checklists must be completed prior to start
• Performance Evaluation: Requested at end of assignment (Montlake location)
• Radiation Badge: New candidates must obtain badge from the facility; not provided by agency

Notes for Candidates

• Locals are accepted
• No weekend or call requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment is essential
• Must be able to accommodate the specified day shift schedule
• Maximum of 6 days off allowed during contract (RTO restrictions)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume, teaching hospital environment with advanced radiation therapy technology and a diverse patient population.