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 radiation therapy.
• 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

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

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) - Therapeutic (ARRT T) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid California State Radiation Therapist License.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screenings.
• Education verification required (highest level achieved).
• Sex offender search required within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and annually thereafter.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete various facility-specific documents and trainings prior to start, including:

  • Job description review and acknowledgment
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct and vendor training (updated for 2024 and 2025)
  • TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start (renewed annually)
  • Religious exemption forms if applicable (for facial hair/PAPR or vaccine exemptions)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Shift start times vary between early morning and evening; flexibility is essential.
• Independent work with patient interaction in a radiation oncology setting.

Summary

This travel contract position for a Radiation Therapist in California requires strong technical skills with specific radiation therapy systems, appropriate licensure and certifications, and compliance with extensive background and health screening protocols. Flexibility in shift start times and the ability to work independently are key.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.