Radiation Therapist
Location: Lacey, WA
Start Date: 01-05-2026
End Date: 04-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Day (5x8)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $69 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 safe, precise external beam radiation treatments including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS using TrueBeam and Varian equipment
- Perform CT simulation and assist with treatment planning and dosimetry to ensure accurate patient care
- Operate IGRT workflows including CBCT/kV/mV imaging and respiratory gating when indicated
- Provide compassionate patient education and support through treatment courses
- Accurately document treatments and chart in EPIC and ARIA, performing chart checks as required
- Apply radiation safety standards, field shaping, and custom shielding/molds to protect patients and staff
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary oncology team to coordinate care for a high-volume outpatient caseload
Qualifications
- ARRT-T certification required (pending licenses accepted)
- Washington state radiation therapist license required (pending accepted)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of radiation therapy experience (first-timers accepted)
- Comfortable floating between like units and working in a busy outpatient cancer center
- Experience with TrueBeam, Varian 21 EX/IX, ARIA and EPIC preferred
- Ability to manage a daily caseload of approximately 50-60 patients
Education
- Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program or equivalent clinical training
- ARRT-T certification and Washington state licensure required/pending
Knowledge & Skills
- Radiation Therapy fundamentals including External Beam Therapy and Treatment Delivery
- SRS, SBRT, IMRT, 3D conformal techniques and VMAT
- CT Simulation and treatment planning principles; familiarity with Eclipse (Varian) a plus
- Image guidance using CBCT/kV/mV and respiratory gating techniques
- Dosimetry basics, electron setups, parallel opposed fields and field shaping
- Radiation safety, device billing knowledge, and clinical chart checks
- Proficient charting in EPIC/ARIA and ability to follow oncology workflows
Benefits
- Competitive pay and a clear contract so you know what to expect
- Generous housing stipend to help make your move easy
- Travel reimbursement to cover your journey to Lacey
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required exams
- Professional development support and access to oncology training
- Flexible paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- A supportive team environment where your skills are valued
- Access to employee assistance resources and local provider networks
Travel Perks: Explore Lacey, WA
Lacey sits just outside Olympia, the Washington state capital, so you can enjoy Capitol Lake walks, downtown Olympia dining, and the seasonal farmers market. Outdoor lovers will appreciate nearby Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for birdwatching, easy access to Capitol State Forest trails for hiking and mountain biking, and day trips to Olympic National Park or the Pacific coast. Mount Rainier is a reachable weekend adventure for scenic hikes and photography. Local coffee shops, breweries and waterfront parks provide plenty of low-key ways to unwind after a busy shift.
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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