Radiation Therapist
Rochester, New York
Radiation Oncology at RGH

Radiation Therapist - Travel/Contract

Location: Rochester, New York
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Cancer Services/Oncology)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (8-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 40 hours guaranteed

Job Description

• Operate Ethos or Varian radiation therapy machines (experience preferred).
• Perform radiation therapy treatments including External Beam Therapy and IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy).
• Utilize skills such as tumor localization, block cutting, custom molds and shields, CBCT/kV/mV imaging, compensation filters, portal cast, wedges, and radiation dose calculation.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and strong communication skills.
• Floating required to other Radiation Oncology locations.
• Use of lift/transfer devices, isolation precautions/PPE, radiation safety protocols, and participation in rapid response/code teams.
• EPIC system experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in New York.
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Experience

• Specialty experience in Radiation Therapy/Cancer Services.
• No explicit minimum years of experience stated; preference for candidates with experience on Ethos or Varian machines.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start, including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification from primary source.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and updated monthly.
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable.
• Transcript/diploma and education verification as required.
• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background).
• Completion of facility-specific pre-employment compliance attestations and new hire forms.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season.
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required.

Additional Certifications (As Required by Unit)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual update)

Competencies

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as required.
• Color blindness testing (one-time).
• Competency exams as required by specialty.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start.

Employment History and References

• Verification of at least two past employments required.
• Two professional references within 3 years required (for direct hire candidates).
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

Notes

• Local candidates accepted but must live more than 75 miles from the facility.
• Floating to other Radiation Oncology locations is required.
• Must be dependable, punctual, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively.