Radiation Therapist
Santa Cruz, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Santa Cruz, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform routine and specialized radiation treatments according to physician-developed treatment plans.
• Work independently using sound judgment and clinical skills to deliver safe, precise, and timely procedures.
• Provide competent patient assessment, monitoring, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and orient new staff to the department.
• Shift start times may vary between 5:45 AM and 8:30 PM; flexibility is required.
• Must have experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, and AlignRT systems.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (Therapy) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, and AlignRT systems

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Education verification required (not needed if highest education is high school).
• Transcript/diploma verification as applicable.
• Sex offender search required within 90 days of start.
• Various state and federal compliance screenings as applicable.

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Other certifications may be required depending on position specifics (e.g., PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC) - verify as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Competency exams relevant to profession and unit

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law)

Additional Requirements

• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days documented in application
• Professional references required (2 for clinical/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care)
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation.
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be flexible with shift start times.
• Experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, and AlignRT systems is mandatory.

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