Radiation Therapist
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Job Summary

• Administer radiation therapy treatments using Varian True Beam Linear Accelerator.
• Patient age group: Adults and Geriatrics.
• Daily caseload: 30-40 patients.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (5 days a week, 8-hour shifts).
• Duration: 13 weeks with potential to extend.
• Accepts first-time travelers.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Virginia.
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• ARRT (T) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patients.
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator.
• Proficient in CBCT/kV/mV imaging.
• Experience with IMRT and Electron Beam Therapy.
• Experience with Electron Field treatments.
• Experience with Respiratory Gating/Breath Hold for Left Breast treatments.
• Experience with Superior Vena Cava treatments.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required. First-time travelers are accepted.

Vaccination Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31).
• Medical or religious flu vaccine exemptions allowed but must comply with CMS guidelines and be approved by the agency.

Additional Requirements and Compliance

• Must complete background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification.
• Must provide proof of I9, government-issued photo ID, and E-Verify.
• Required to complete facility-specific documents and acknowledgements prior to start (e.g., confidentiality agreements, code of ethics, dress code, infection control).
• Pre-employment physical exam within one year of start date, including fit mask test within last 12 months.
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
• Must complete annual TB questionnaire.
• Must provide 2 clinical references.
• Radiation badge and attestation of prior radiation exposure required for Radiation Therapists.

Work Environment

• Scrub color: Any color allowed.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Radiation Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, ARRT (T) certification, and a valid Virginia license (or in process). The role involves working with advanced radiation therapy equipment and electronic medical records in a busy adult and geriatric patient setting. The position offers a 13-week contract with potential extension, Monday through Friday schedule, and accepts first-time travel therapists. Compliance with vaccination, background checks, and facility-specific onboarding is required.