Radiation Therapist
Location: Lacey, WA
Start Date: 01-12-2026
End Date: 04-13-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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, IGRT, SRS and SBRT
- Perform CT simulation and prepare patients for treatment planning using Eclipse
- Operate Varian systems such as TrueBeam and Varian 21 EX/IX and utilize CBCT/kV/mV imaging
- Manage a busy daily caseload of approximately 50-60 adult patients with professionalism and empathy
- Chart patient care and treatment progress in EPIC accurately and promptly
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary oncology team to optimize patient care and treatment plans
- Provide patient education, positioning, and tumor localization to ensure treatment accuracy
- Support dosimetry tasks and electron setups as required
Qualifications
- ARRT-T certification required
- BLS certification required
- Valid Washington state Radiation Therapist license required (pending license accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of radiation therapy experience; first-time travelers accepted
- Experience with SRS, SBRT, IMRT, IGRT and CT Simulation strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Eclipse treatment planning and EPIC charting
- Comfortable floating between like units and adapting to different treatment environments
- Ability to manage a high-volume daily caseload while maintaining patient-centered care
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient in external beam therapy techniques and CT simulation workflows
- Experience with Eclipse (Varian) treatment planning and ARIA/TrueBeam systems
- Skilled in CBCT/kV/mV imaging and image-guided radiation therapy
- Knowledge of dosimetry principles, electron setups and field shaping
- Familiar with VMAT, respiratory gating and SBRT workflows
- Able to perform accurate charting in EPIC and conduct chart checks
- Trained in radiation safety, emergency response (crash cart, defibrillator) and patient positioning
- Comfortable customizing molds and shields and supporting a variety of malignant and benign diagnoses
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy on and off the clock
- 401K retirement savings plan to support your long-term goals
- Life insurance for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off to recharge between contracts
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
- Comprehensive orientation and a supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Lacey, WA
Located in Lacey, you will be a short drive from the state capital Olympia and its scenic waterfront. Enjoy the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for bird watching and easy hikes, stroll the trails at Priest Point Park, or explore Tumwater Falls Park. Local eats and breweries are plentiful, and the Olympia Farmers Market is a great weekend stop. For bigger adventures, Mount Rainier National Park and the Pacific Coast are within reach for day trips or weekend getaways, and Centralia is about 30 miles away for additional dining and shopping options.
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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