Radiation Therapist
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job – Wilmington, North Carolina

Job Summary

• Position: Radiation Therapist (Radiology / Cardiology specialty)
• Location: Wilmington, NC (Coastal Region)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Options:

  • 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, occasionally 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
  • 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM with 30-minute lunch)
• Hours per week: 40
• Ratio: 1 therapist to 5 patients
• No call or weekend requirements
• Floating required between two clinical sites approximately 25-30 minutes apart

Job Details

• No orientation or Dimensions training required; can start directly at the clinic
• Floating between two clinics with different equipment:

  • Primary site: 3 Varian linear accelerators and 1 CT simulator
  • Secondary site: 1 Varian True Beam and 1 Siemens CT simulator
• Therapists always paired with at least one other therapist; no solo work
• Not expected to cut blocks, perform CT simulations alone, or calculate radiation doses
• May be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Teams and required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• Manager schedules shifts based on department needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Scheduling & Time Off

• Maximum of 7 days RTO (Request Time Off) allowed for auto-offer
• No call or weekend shifts required
• Floating between two clinics required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; additional documentation if past positive TB
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if titer negative/equivocal)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 1 – Oct 31)
• Physical exam not required for this crisis profile
• Radiation badge required for Radiation Therapists
• Photo for badge must be submitted immediately after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and compliance training required prior to start
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (approx. 8-10 hours for acute candidates)
• Must complete Medication Safety training and submit certificate of completion
• Must complete Confidentiality Agreement and Hospital Policies Acknowledgement Form

Additional Notes

• Therapists will not work alone and will always have an MD and RN on-site during the day
• Shift start times may vary slightly based on clinic needs
• Contract staff may be consolidated to a centralized office mid-contract if needed
• Storm/Hurricane team participation may require reporting during emergencies

This position offers a structured schedule with no call or weekend requirements, floating between two nearby clinical sites, and the opportunity for first-time travel therapists. It requires solid experience in radiation therapy with specific technical skills and certifications.