Radiation Therapist
Edmonds, Washington
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job in Edmonds, Washington

Job Details

• Location: Edmonds, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, no weekends
  • Options: 5 days of 8-hour shifts or 4 days of 10-hour shifts
  • Shift times:

    • 8-hour shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • 10-hour shifts: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Call/Floating: No call required, no floating

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Radiation Therapist
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification, specifically ARRT T
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation approved
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track but not specified here

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required annually; will be completed onsite if no recent record available
• Immunizations and/or proof of immunity required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• State-specific searches and verifications as required by Washington state law
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Education verification required
• Work history verification may be required if exceptions to references are requested

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required prior to start
• Completion of annual regulatory and facility-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• No floating required, but float policy acknowledgment may be required for regional assignments

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Radiation Therapist travel contract position in Edmonds, WA.