Radiation Therapist
Santa Cruz, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapist

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Location: Santa Cruz, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shifts: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 to 17:00, or Day (5x8 hours), 12:00 to 20:00
• Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Start time flexibility: Shift may start anytime between 6 AM and 12 PM. Must be flexible.

Role Overview

• Competently performs routine and specialized radiation treatments according to the physician's treatment plan.
• Works independently, using sound judgment, to deliver safe, precise, and accurate treatments in a timely manner.
• Builds patient, family, and provider confidence through competent assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.
• Follows all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures for privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Required Qualifications

• ARRT (T) certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
• 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start, plus sex offender, federal exclusion (OIG/SAM), and sanctions list searches. Pending background checks are not accepted at certain locations.
• Health: Physical exam, negative 9-panel drug screen, TB screening questionnaire and negative TB test or chest X-ray, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity documentation, Tdap, annual flu vaccination or declination, respirator fit test, in-person color vision exam, and RespSafety clearance.
• Employment history: 7 years of work history on the application and verified employment. Gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates.