Radiation Therapist

Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Location: Washington, DC 20037
Job Type: 13-Week Contract

Shift: 5x8-Hour Day Shifts (Monday–Friday)
Hours per Week: 40 Hours
Guaranteed Hours: Dependent on facility requirements

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must live at least 100 miles away from the facility

• 3–5 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist required

• Must be credentialed as a Registered Radiation Therapist (RTT)

• Experience with radiation therapy treatment procedures and patient care

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy preferred

Certifications and Licensure:

• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy RT(T) – Required

• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Department of State Health Services) – Required

• BLS Certification – Required

Schedule Notes:

• Day shift, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

• Weekend call may be required

• Guaranteed hours are dependent on facility needs

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver daily radiation treatment to patients using ionizing radiation under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist

• Work closely with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to perform simulation and treatment calculations

• Perform daily warm-up and quality assurance of the treatment machine and CT simulator

• Educate patients and their families about the radiation treatment process and address concerns related to treatment

• Ensure accurate patient data is provided to therapists, radiation oncologists, and physicists for treatment dose calculations

• Follow established treatment protocols and ensure compliance with clinical standards

• Ensure that all treatment processes and documentation are approved and signed by the Radiation Oncologist, including treatment plans, calculations, laboratory and radiology reports, and physician notes

Equipment and Systems Used:

• Linear Accelerator

• CT Simulator

• ADAC Treatment Planning System

• VARIS System