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

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job - Arlington, Virginia

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks (with potential to extend)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Daily Caseload: 30-40 patients per day
• Primary Equipment: Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator
• Documentation System: ARIA (Epic preferred)

Job Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy treatments using Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator.
• Utilize CBCT/kV/mV imaging.
• Perform dosimetry with IMRT and Electron Beam Therapy.
• Provide specialty treatments including Electron Field, Respiratory Gating/Breath Hold for Left Breast, Heterotopic Bone, Superior Vena Cava, Gynecomastia, and Prophylactic Treatments.
• Treat specialty cancers/illnesses such as Keloids and Prostate Cancer with Seeds/Fiducials.

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Requirements

• Accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required).
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31). Medical or religious exemptions must comply with CMS guidelines and require documentation.
• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification required.
• Pre-employment physical exam within one year of start date, including ability to meet physical demands.
• Fit mask test within last 12 months required.
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and TB screening.
• Completion of facility-specific documents and policies prior to start, including confidentiality agreements, dress code, infection control, and orientation.
• Radiation badge attestation of prior radiation exposure required (radiation badges not provided for new candidates).

Compliance & Documentation

• Must complete vendor access request and facility background check processes promptly.
• Must complete annual competency exams and core training modules as applicable.
• Must provide proof of 2 clinical references.
• Must complete all required facility-specific acknowledgments and training prior to start.

Notes

• Scrub color: Any color allowed.
• Minimal Return to Office (RTO) expected.
• Candidates will be required to wear both agency and facility badges at all times.

This position offers a structured day shift with a high patient volume and requires strong technical skills with specific radiation therapy equipment and software. It is suitable for Radiation Therapists with at least 2 years of experience and appropriate licensure, including those new to travel assignments.