Radiation Therapist
Aberdeen, WA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Aberdeen, Washington
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Facility Type: Outpatient Cancer Care and Diagnostic Imaging Center
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Role: Radiation Therapist
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (Day shift)
• Daily Caseload: 50-60 patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Work: Not required
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Block Schedule: Accommodations possible
• Local Travelers: Not eligible if residing within 50 miles of the facility
• Pending License: Accepted
• Special Requirements: Experience with SRS, SBRT, IMRT, 3D, IGRT, electron setups; variety of malignant and benign patient diagnoses
• Charting System: EPIC

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Washington State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT-T (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Therapeutic)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable (Washington state requirements)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Respirator safety clearance required for travel candidates (updated annually)

Documentation and Training

• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting (6 months for CNAs)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Radiation badge issued by facility (not candidate responsibility)
• Passport-style badge photo required
• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules based on profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules if applicable
  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Epic training modules (for applicable regions)

Additional Notes

• Travelers must submit all required documentation and background checks prior to start
• Local travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for travel contracts
• Pending licenses are accepted with proper documentation
• Floating to other units or facilities is not required but block scheduling can be accommodated

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient cancer care setting with a high patient volume and advanced radiation therapy techniques. Candidates should be prepared to meet comprehensive compliance and training requirements to ensure readiness for assignment.