Radiation Therapist
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 4 x 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) with flexibility to work 5 x 8-hour shifts (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, default to highest if known (not specified here)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only, required for all clinical/patient-facing candidates
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA only, as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): AHA/AAP only, as applicable
• Chemotherapy Certification: As applicable
• Tech Certification Verification: Required where applicable, including but not limited to:

  • CT Tech: ARRT Radiography (R) and Computed Tomography (CT)
  • MRI Tech: ARRT Radiography (R) and Magnetic Resonance (MR)
  • Nuclear Medicine Tech: ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N) or CNMT
  • Sonographer: ARDMS or CCI with RCCS or RCS credentials
  • OR Tech / Surgical Tech: NCCT or NBSTSA certification or accredited program completion
  • RRT: NBRC certification
  • X-Ray Tech: ARRT Radiography (R)
• CEUs: Required for Mammography Techs (specific training and documentation)
• State License: Required where applicable (e.g., NC RRT State License for Respiratory Therapists)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RNs, LPN/LVNs, and APs
• NIH Stroke Certification: As applicable
• Exercise Physiologist Certification: Must be certified/experienced in stress testing and ECG interpretation
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for all candidates except RRTs; passing grade 80%
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Training provided onsite during orientation; valid for 2 years

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace, Counties, Alias, Nationwide, Sex Offender, International (if applicable)
  • Education verification for Radiology/Cardiology specialties
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
  • OFAC Sanctions List Search within 30 days
• Education verification required for all Radiology/Cardiology candidates, including proof of graduation from accredited programs
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam: Required within 12 months of start
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent): Required within 12 months of start for Radiology/Cardiology specialties
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination (required for new candidates starting October-March)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation

Documentation & Orientation

• Employment application and 7 years of work history required
• Two professional references from employment within 12 months, including at least one supervisor
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific documents and online modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Competency exams and unit-specific competency checklists required
• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems
• Candidate Badge photo submission required for certain units (e.g., Sterile Processing Tech)

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot start with pending background checks
• All certifications and licenses must be verified with new documentation (previous verifications not accepted)
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous Duke assignments may have some document requirements waived or accepted on file
• Orientation includes training modules, competency exams, and may include in-house CPI training
• Pass/fail testing is conducted on the first day of orientation; remediation and retesting policies apply

This position offers a structured schedule with flexibility and requires comprehensive compliance with Duke Health's credentialing and health standards.