Radiation Therapist
Jacksonville, NC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job – Jacksonville, North Carolina

Job Summary

• Operate LINAC equipment to deliver prescribed radiation therapy.
• Assist with positioning/restraint devices, patient setups, portal adjustments, and interpreting prescriptions.
• Support tumor localization, dosimetry, and CT clinical simulation procedures.
• Maintain close observation and supervision of patients during treatment.
• Coordinate simulation schedules with physicians and staff to avoid delays.
• Participate in training radiation therapy students.
• Capture patient charges accurately.
• Apply professional judgment and maintain medical ethics.
• Practice radiation safety using ALARA principles.

Location & Schedule

• Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Total Hours: 40 hours per week
• No local candidates within 50-mile radius accepted.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• ARRT (R) certification
• BLS certification

Licensure

• Valid state license as a Radiation Therapist required.
• Primary source license verification must be completed within 30 days of start.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days while on assignment.
• Education verification required within 90 days of start; diploma or transcript must show graduation date and degree.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted unless used as a temporary placeholder).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required (can be completed onsite).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (titer not accepted).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 vaccines or positive titer; full lab reports required.
  • Hepatitis B titer required; vaccine series alone not accepted.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines, positive titer, or physician-documented history.
• Negative TB test (QGold/Tspot or 2-step PPD) within 1 year of start; full lab report required.
• Annual TB questionnaire and screening as applicable.
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Feb 28) with medical or religious exemptions accepted upon approval.
• COVID vaccination proof required if vaccinated; unvaccinated candidates must complete declination form.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidates must complete facility-specific documents including:

  • Code of Conduct Attestation
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • User Access Request Form
  • Certification Acknowledgement
  • Standards of Communication (must be reviewed, initialed, and signed)
  • Vehicle Registration Form
  • TB Questionnaire (facility-specific)
  • COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire (within 15 days of start)
  • Covid Declination form if unvaccinated
• LMS modules must be completed during orientation (some can be completed within 7 days post-start).
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training required for ER RNs (not applicable here but noted for facility context).

Additional Notes

• Minimal to no Return to Office (RTO) required, including summer holidays.
• Professional demeanor and adherence to medical ethics expected.
• Candidates must sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Confidentiality forms prior to start.

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists with at least 1 year of experience seeking a travel contract with a structured weekday day shift schedule in North Carolina.