Radiation Therapist
Florence, SC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapist - Travel/Contract

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5x8 hour shifts, typically 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (may vary slightly)
• Daily Caseload: 25-40 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Only under certain conditions (e.g., inclement weather)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: No floating required; however, CT/SIM experience is preferred
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals: Not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (T) - Radiation Therapist certification
• SCRQSA certification

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination; boosters allowed if low/non-reactive titer
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19: Vaccines highly preferred but not required; vaccination records must be uploaded or a declination form completed
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but declinations are not
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use via RespSafety questionnaire

Compliance and Documentation

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment Application: Complete application or resume required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Orientation:

  • Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
  • Modules must be completed on a computer, not a phone
  • Failure to complete modules before orientation will result in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view only
• Acknowledgments and Agreements: Must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, employee confidentiality agreement, HIPAA confidentiality agreement, systems user agreement, and user access request prior to start
• Radiation Exposure Attestation: Must be completed prior to start if radiation badge is required
• Dress Code: Black pants with teal top or all black
• Charting Systems: Paper and digital; Aria and Align RT used
• Parking: Free parking available

Additional Notes

• Block Scheduling: Possible with prior approval but not guaranteed
• Hurricane Season: From June through November, employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extended assignments during this period if this is a concern

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