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

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job in California

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day shift, 8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Acute Care Hospital with 150 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking on first day; assigned parking provided during orientation
• Radiology scrub color: Black

Job Details

• May be required to float between similar units
• Block scheduling available at manager's discretion
• Locals accepted
• Pending license not accepted
• 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 T (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Therapeutic) certification
• Ability to float between like units

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Work history verification and references: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Health and Safety

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • 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 or declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, IV Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – verify per clinical track requirements
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required for RNs; for Radiation Therapists, state license and ARRT certification are mandatory
• Radiation badge issued by facility (facility responsibility)

Competencies

• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit basis

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Floating policy acknowledgment required (may float to other nearby facilities)

Notes

• No pending licenses accepted
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission
• Background checks and other verifications have specific regional and state requirements, especially for Washington and Oregon border facilities (not applicable here but important for multi-state travelers)

This position offers a structured day shift in a well-equipped acute care hospital setting, suitable for Radiation Therapists with at least 1 year of specialty experience and required certifications. The role includes floating responsibilities and requires compliance with comprehensive health, safety, and credentialing standards.