Radiation Therapist
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 8 hours
• Start Date: ASAP
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Floating: Floating within hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
• Block Schedule: Not open to block scheduling unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• On-call: Not required
• RTO Restrictions: 1 week max
• First-timers Accepted: Yes

Clinical Focus

• Procedures include SBRT, ABC treatment, pediatric, conformal, electron treatments, and TBI.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (Radiologic Technologist) certification
• ARRT (Therapy) certification

Work Environment

• Magnet, teaching, short-term acute care facility
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Parking: Daily fee applies

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and state-specific searches
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Physical exam and drug screening required (Aya-specific, not facility)
• Fit mask test within 9-12 months of start (N95 or PAPR if failed)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (history of disease not accepted at this location)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination
  • COVID vaccination or declination documentation
• Facility-specific training and agreements required prior to start
• Suicide prevention training required for nurses using multi-state licenses in Washington
• EPIC integration video and attestation required for all RNs

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted based on census; possible call-offs or on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a 2-week cycle
• No radiation badges provided by agency for new candidates; must obtain from facility
• Performance evaluations requested at end of assignment (facility-specific)

This position is suitable for radiation therapists with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working weekends and floating within the hospital. First-time travelers are accepted. Washington state licensure and ARRT credentials are mandatory.