Radiation Therapist
Location: Portland, OR
Start Date: 12-08-2025
End Date: 03-09-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: 4x10 Day shifts (4 days/week), 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $73 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Deliver precise external beam radiation treatments, including IMRT and SBRT, using Elekta platforms
- Perform CT simulation and pretreatment imaging (CBCT/kV/mV) to ensure accurate tumor localization
- Apply beam modifying and positioning techniques, including use of HexaPOD and custom molds
- Manage electron beam therapy cases and treat prostate cancer patients using seeds/fiducials when indicated
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Rapid Response/Code teams to maintain patient safety
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and safety precautions
- Perform dosimetry checks and charting in Epic/MOSAIQ to support accurate billing and documentation
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience
- ARRT(R) certification preferred
- Current state radiation therapy license (state license) required or preferred per facility
- BLS certification preferred
- Experience with Elekta treatment units (Infinity, Versa HD) and MOSAIQ/Epic charting is a plus
- Comfort working in a teaching hospital environment and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
Knowledge & Skills
- Radiation Safety best practices
- External Beam Therapy and IMRT delivery
- CT Simulation and CBCT/kV/mV imaging
- Electron Beam Therapy and electron field setup
- SBRT procedures and tumor localization techniques (including fiducials/seeds)
- Beam modifying/positioning, HexaPOD use, custom molds and shields
- Familiarity with Elekta Infinity and Elekta Versa HD platforms
- Charting and workflow in Epic and MOSAIQ
- Respiratory gating techniques and ExacTrac experience
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your contract comfortable
- Competitive pay and travel reimbursement for contract travel
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep credentials current
- Paid Time Off to recharge between cases
- 401K retirement savings plan options
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
- A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise
Travel Perks: Explore Portland, OR
Portland is a playground for outdoor lovers and foodies alike. Explore Washington Park and the Portland Japanese Garden, hunt for treasures at Powell’s City of Books, or sample legendary food carts and craft breweries. Weekend escapes to the Columbia River Gorge for waterfalls and hiking or a scenic drive to Mount Hood are easy and rewarding. Bike-friendly streets, eclectic neighborhoods like the Pearl and Alberta Arts, and a lively coffee scene make this a great place to work and play between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Radiation Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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