Radiation Therapist
North Chesterfield, VA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapist Travel Position

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide radiation therapy treatments in a Radiation Oncology unit equipped with advanced technology, treating approximately 45-55 patients daily on two linear accelerators.

Work Environment

• Unit: Radiation Oncology
• Equipment:

  • 2 TrueBeam linear accelerators (latest installed 1 month ago)
  • GE CT Simulator
  • Elekta HDR
• Documentation System: ARIA
• Patient Ratios: 2 radiation therapists per machine
• Staffing: 5 therapists, 2 dosimetrists, 2 physicists, 2-3 RNs, unit secretaries, and support staff
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, approximately 7:30 AM to 4:00-4:30 PM
• Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs
• Accreditation: ACR, Commission on Cancer, NAPBC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (Therapy) certification
• AART membership
• BLS certification

Advanced Skills & Procedures

• Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)
• Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
• Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
• Surface Guidance Radiation Therapy

Additional Information

• High patient satisfaction with Press Ganey scores around 95%
• Unit uses cutting-edge technology with the newest TrueBeam installed recently
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team including dosimetrists, physicists, dietitian, social worker, and director

Hours

• 36 hours per week

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience with TrueBeam technology in radiation therapy

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required