Radiation Therapist
Palo Alto, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$63-67/hourOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x9 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job - California, Palo Alto
Job Details
- Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
- Location: Palo Alto, California
- Employment Type: Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday (5x8 hours) from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Hours per Week: 40 hours
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, attentive 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.
- No weekends, call, or floating required.
Required Certifications
- ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
- CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
Required Qualifications
- Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
- Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
- ARRT certification
- BLS certification
Employer
Host Healthcare
247 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Extremely helpful and responsive in all aspects of recruitment and throughout each of my contracts!
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Palo Alto, CA
As a travel nurse in Palo Alto, CA here's what you should know:- Palo Alto has a cost of living that is significantly higher than the national average, with housing being the major contributor.
- Wages are generally higher to match the increased cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 80°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F.
- Short term rentals can be found in Palo Alto, but they may be more expensive due to the overall higher cost of living in the area.
- Palo Alto is car-friendly, but traffic congestion can be an issue.
- Public transportation options include buses and a commuter rail system for easy access to nearby areas.
- Palo Alto is known for its diverse population, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include stress-related conditions due to the fast-paced lifestyle.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area due to the presence of renowned medical facilities.
- Palo Alto offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking in nearby nature reserves and parks.
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