Travel Radiation Therapist
Salem, OR
The Judge Group
4x10 hrs, Days

Radiation Oncology Therapist (Travel Assignment)

Location: Salem, OR 

Start Date: December 15, 2025 

Duration: 13 weeks 

Shift: Day, 4x10-hour (06:00 – 19:30) 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week 

On-Call: Not required

About the Role

We are seeking a Radiation Oncology Therapist to join a fast-paced oncology department in Salem, Oregon. This position involves administering radiation treatments with precision and compassion, supporting continuity of care, and collaborating closely with oncologists, physicists, and dosimetrists.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and administer radiation treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Interpret prescriptions and treatment plans accurately.
• Complete patient identification processes per department procedures.
• Maintain audio and visual surveillance during treatment.
• Position patients consistently and accurately for treatment.
• Perform imaging as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Annotate portal images appropriately.
• Monitor patients for side effects, behavioral changes, or unusual reactions and report observations.
• Document treatment positions and tattoos/field borders using digital imaging.
• Safely transfer patients using proper body mechanics.
• Perform RadCalc calculations for emergency treatments.
• Construct immobilization devices to ensure reproducible positioning.
• Tattoo patients accurately and practice safe needle handling.
• Participate in daily chart rounds to coordinate patient care.
• Complete Aria chart checks per department policy.
• Conduct weekly block room cleaning and HEPA filter checks.
• Fabricate custom blocks accurately.
• Coordinate simulation with clinic staff to support continuity of care.

Requirements

Credentials

• ARRT National Radiology License.
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Experience

• Minimum of one year of Radiation Therapy experience.
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam or Edge, Aria systems.

Education

• Successful completion of a Radiation Therapy program.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Linear Accelerators (Varian TrueBeam, Trilogy, Acuity, GE Lightspeed CT preferred).
• Experience with SBRT, SRS, and Breathhold Visual Management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment treating 70–95 patients per day across three treatment machines.