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 Summary

• 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.

Required Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Radiation Therapy focus)
• Must have experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, and AlignRT systems.
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year in specialty given the advanced skills required.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT (Therapy) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid California State License for Radiation Therapist

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Various federal and state screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List, and others as applicable.
• Education verification required (highest level achieved).
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or facial hair).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • TB screening and annual renewal (negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days or PPDs)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete various facility-specific documents and trainings prior to start, including regulatory orientation, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, and vendor training.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical positions.
• Competency exams and skills checklists as applicable.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Travel/contract position requiring flexibility in shift start times (between early morning and evening).
• Independent work with patient interaction in a radiation oncology setting.

Requirements/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 radiation therapy systems
• Experience with Mosaiq oncology information system
• Experience with AlignRT surface guided radiation therapy system

Summary

This Radiation Therapist role requires a licensed, certified professional with experience in radiation therapy systems (Elekta, Mosaiq, AlignRT), strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks in Santa Cruz, California.