Radiation Therapist
Raleigh, North Carolina
Duke Raleigh Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Patient Age Group: Adults
• Start Date: March 2023 starts only
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Local Candidates: Local candidates within 75 miles considered at a reduced rate
• First-Timer Friendly: Yes, first-time travelers are welcome
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccination mandatory (no exemptions)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination every 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers required (no exemptions)
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start, including multi-county and alias searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
• Education verification required for Radiology/Cardiology specialties
• OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days of start
• 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
• Competency exam required (unit-specific)

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems
• Sterile Processing Techs (if applicable) must submit a badge photo after Guest Account setup
• Completion of facility-specific online modules prior to orientation
• Compliance with facility-specific competency checklists (CBOs) within 3 weeks after start date

Notes

• No weekend shifts required
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered with adjusted rate
• Flu vaccine is strictly required with no exemptions allowed

This position is suitable for Radiation Therapists with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working adult patient populations and meeting comprehensive health and compliance requirements. Prior travel experience is not mandatory.