Radiation Therapist
Eureka, CA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job - California

Location

• City: Eureka, California
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 150

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 40 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Floating: Required to float between like units
• Block Scheduling: May be accommodated at manager's discretion
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Therapy

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check:

  • Must be within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and County checks, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable)
  • Updated annually; special state-specific searches may apply
• Employment Application:

  • Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• References:

  • Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Physical Exam:

  • Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
  • Must indicate free of infectious disease and ability to work with or without accommodation
• Drug Testing:

  • 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection control policies
• Respiratory Safety Clearance:

  • Required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Fit Mask Testing:

  • Required annually for travel candidates; may be completed onsite

Training & Competency

• Must complete facility-specific and regional mandatory training modules annually via LMS platform (WorkRamp)
• Epic electronic health record training required prior to or shortly after start (varies by region)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit basis
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Free parking on first day; assigned parking provided during orientation
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color for Radiology: Black
• Photo ID and passport-style badge photo required for badge issuance
• Float policy acknowledgment required due to potential floating to nearby facilities

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Radiation Therapist travel contract position in California.