Radiation Oncology Therapist
Richmond, Virginia
Johnston-Willis Hospital

Travel Rad Therapist Opportunity

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist for a travel assignment at a well-equipped cancer institute. The unit treats approximately 45-55 patients per day using advanced radiation therapy technology.

Unit Details

• Patient Load: ~45-55 patients/day on 2 linear accelerators
• Staffing:

  • 2 radiation therapists per machine
  • Support staff includes unit secretaries, RNs, dosimetrists, physicists, dietitian, social worker, and director
• Equipment:

  • 2 TrueBeam linear accelerators (latest installed 1 month ago)
  • GE CT Simulator
  • Elekta HDR
• Documentation System: ARIA
• Scheduling: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to ~4:00-4:30 PM
• Floating Policy: Not applicable
• Patient Experience: Press Ganey scores around 95%
• Accreditations:

  • ACR accredited for radiation oncology
  • Commission on Cancer accredited
  • NAPBC accredited

Required Skills & Experience

• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of TrueBeam experience (highest required specialty experience is 3 years)
• Certifications:

  • ARRT (T) Certification
  • BLS
  • Radiation Therapist License
  • AART certification required
• Technical Skills:

  • TrueBeam operation
  • Align RT (Vision RT) surface guidance
  • ARIA documentation system
• Advanced Procedures:

  • DIBH (Deep Inspiration Breath Hold)
  • VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy)
  • SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy)
  • Surface Guidance techniques

Additional Information

• Dress code: Caribbean blue scrubs required
• The unit features new and advanced technology with the latest TrueBeam installed recently
• Strong team with experienced staff and multidisciplinary support
• High patient satisfaction and recognized accreditations ensure a quality work environment

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for Radiation Therapists with solid TrueBeam experience looking for a rewarding travel assignment in a reputable cancer treatment center.