Radiation Therapist
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job - Wilmington, North Carolina

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Options:

  • 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, occasionally 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (staggered shifts: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, both with 30-minute lunch)
• Patient Ratio: 1 therapist to 5 patients
• Call, Float, Weekend Requirements: None
• Orientation: No dimensions or orientation needed; traveler will start directly in the clinic
• Work Locations: Float coverage between two clinical sites approximately 30 minutes apart in Wilmington, NC coastal region
• Team Environment: Therapists always work paired with at least one other therapist; no solo work
• Special Assignments: Contract staff may be assigned to Storm or Hurricane Teams and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• Unit Systems: ARIA software used for treatment planning and management

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in North Carolina
• Radiation Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) - Therapeutic (T) certification

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) - Therapeutic (T)

Licensing

• Must hold a valid license appropriate for Radiation Therapist discipline

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or facility-specific declination if negative/equivocal)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire required annually
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including confidentiality agreement, medication safety training, and annual compliance training

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific education modules and orientation (approx. 8-10 hours for acute candidates)
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge creation (white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses)
• Must complete the Corp ID process including logging into the facility’s learning system within 24 hours of receiving credentials
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel and acute care allied candidates
• Radiation badge required and will be provided if applicable

Important Notes

• No return to origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Traveler will not be expected to perform certain advanced procedures alone (e.g., block cutting, dose calculations, CT sims)
• Shift times may vary occasionally based on clinic needs
• Scrubs are not provided; royal blue color recommended

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in a supportive, team-based outpatient clinic environment in Wilmington, NC. First-time travelers are welcome.