Radiation Therapist
Eureka, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Eureka, California
Facility: Providence Saint Joseph Hospital
Hospital System: Providence Health and Services - MSP
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required: BLS, ARRT (Technologist)
• Floating: Yes, may need to float between like units
• Block Schedule: Possible, at manager discretion
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 150
• Charting System: Epic
• Radiology Scrub Color: Black
• Parking: Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Must be AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): May be required depending on unit
• Other Certifications: PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, CPI, IV Certification, NIH Stroke Certification, and others as applicable per unit and specialty
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology competency and specialty-specific competency exams may be required
• Tech Cert Verification: National verification required for allied professionals
• State License Verification: Must be current and valid for California
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RNs

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask Test: Required for travel staff; must be updated annually
• Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Flu Vaccine (seasonal, declination accepted with mask requirement)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine or Declination (required if onsite)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 doses or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B - vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 doses or positive titer or declination
• TB Test: IGRA/TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months; annual updates required
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Background & Compliance

• Background Check: Within 45 days of start, covering last 7 years of residence and employment
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in relevant specialty within last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment history
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; nursing degree verification for RNs/LVNs
• State-Specific Searches: Required for Washington and Oregon placements as applicable

Orientation & Training Requirements

• Epic Training: Completion of Epic modules required prior to or shortly after start
• WorkRamp Modules:

  • Core and specialty-specific modules required for all caregivers, assigned by region and specialty
  • Annual regulatory and additional training modules required
• Float Policy: Acknowledgement required; may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance

Additional Notes

• Radiation Badge: Issued by facility if applicable
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Parking: Free on first day, assigned parking thereafter

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals in Radiology or Cardiology looking for a travel contract opportunity in an acute care hospital setting with Providence Health and Services in Eureka, CA. The role requires flexibility to float between units, adherence to Providence’s compliance and training requirements, and up-to-date certifications and health screenings.