Radiation Therapist
Supply, NC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job – Supply, North Carolina

Job Summary

• Position: Radiation Therapist
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Supply, NC
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Options:

  • 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, occasionally 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
  • 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM with 30-minute lunch)
• Hours per week: 40
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Call Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Floating: Required between two clinical sites within a 30-minute drive
• Storm/Hurricane Team: Contract staff may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters

Job Details

• No orientation or dimensions training required; can start directly in the clinic
• Traveler will float between two sites with Varian linacs and CT simulators
• Therapists always work paired with at least one other therapist; no solo work
• Not expected to perform block cutting, CT simulations alone, or dose calculations
• Use of systems: ARIA, Pinnacle (Philips), Eclipse (Varian), Varian 21 ex/ix
• Skills include: Adult Acute Care, CT Simulation, Custom Molds/Shield, MRI, PET Scan, Tumor Localization, Beam Modifying/Positioning, CBCT/kV/mV imaging, Wedges, Radiation Safety, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Simulation of Treatment Sites, External Beam Therapy, IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy), Lift/transfer devices, Isolation Precautions

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) – Radiation Therapy specialty (ARRT T)
• Experience with CT Simulation
• Experience with Custom Molds and Custom Shields
• Experience with MRI and PET Scan
• Proficient in Tumor Localization
• Skilled in Beam Modifying and Positioning
• Experience with Block Cutting
• Proficient in CBCT/kV/mV imaging
• Experience using Wedges

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or facility-specific declination if negative/equivocal)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• Radiation badge required for Radiation Therapists; will be provided by the facility
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and compliance training prior to start
• Candidate must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for NC travel candidates)
• Must provide professional references as per Aya Healthcare requirements

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Royal Blue (not provided)
• Scheduling: Manager schedules shifts based on clinic needs
• Must be prepared to float between two clinical sites approximately 10 to 30 minutes apart
• Contract staff may be reassigned mid-contract to other units or centralized office as needed
• Must comply with all facility policies including confidentiality agreements, tobacco-free campus acknowledgment, and hospital policies
• Candidates must complete all required competency exams and certifications as applicable

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized radiation oncology setting with advanced technology and a supportive team environment, suitable for both experienced and first-time travel Radiation Therapists.