Job Title
Travel: Radiation Therapist (5x8's - Days)
Location
Winchester, VA | Therapeutic Radiology
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (5x8s – Days) | No Weekend or On-Call Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription and instructions
- Perform simulations, assist with treatment planning procedures including tumor localization and dosimetry, and provide clinical instruction for radiation therapy students as needed
- Assist during Brachytherapy procedures and support IMRT and 3-D patient setup in CT, including fabrication of proper immobilization devices
- Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification; take and verify images of all treated areas; maintain patient markings and document treatment doses accurately using EPIC EMR
- Reinforce physician, dietitian, and care team recommendations to patients regarding treatment reactions, side effects, and care of radiated areas; observe and report any unusual patient reactions or events
- Observe and maintain radiation safety measures for patients and personnel; check charges daily for accurate billing documentation
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience
- Active ARRT certification required
- BLS certification required
- Virginia Radiation Therapist License required — Virginia Temporary License is acceptable with a pending Virginia License; license or license status must be included with all submissions
- Proficiency with Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator and Philips Big Bore CT Scanner
- Experience with EPIC EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with IMRT, 3-D conformal, and 2-D radiation therapy techniques
- Familiarity with Brachytherapy procedures
- Experience with dosimetry documentation and tumor localization procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicists, dosimetrists, oncologists, nurses, and social workers
Why Join Us
- Expected 36 hours per week with a consistent daytime Monday–Friday schedule and no weekend or on-call obligations
- Opportunity to work in a well-equipped therapeutic radiology setting utilizing advanced technology in a supportive clinical environment