Radiation Therapist
Saratoga Springs, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Radiation Therapist
• Required Experience: Minimum 3 years
• Education: AAS in Radiation Therapy Technology or equivalent
• Licensure: New York State license required
• Certifications: ARRT preferred, BLS preferred
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam Linac and ARIA record and verification EMR required
• Local travel radius: 50 miles (with county restrictions on primary residence)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Preferred from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Preferred
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for certain units; may be assigned during orientation if not on file
• EKG/ECG Testing: Must pass advanced EKG/ECG test with at least 85-90% score depending on unit; up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Preferred
• State License Verification: Primary source online verification required
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training: Required for RNs and LVN/LPNs per New York State mandate

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start; onsite physical required with specific forms completed
• Fit Mask / N95 OSHA Questionnaire: Required; quantitative fit test for 3M 1870 mask accepted
• TB Testing: Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 1 year; chest x-ray if past positive PPD
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola): Proof of immunity or 2 MMR doses
  • Mumps: Proof of immunity or 2 MMR doses
  • Rubella: Proof of immunity or 1 vaccine
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, declination, or vaccine series
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Flu Vaccine: Required or approved exemption by December 5, 2024; mask required if exempt
• Eye Exam: Ishihara color deficiency test required prior to start
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not mandated

Background & Compliance Checks

• Standard background check including 7-year search, SS trace, county searches, nationwide, and sex offender registry
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks annually
• New York Statewide Central Register LDSS - 3370 Form for behavioral health travelers (time sensitive)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• FCRA Authorization Release signed prior to start
• Lift assessment (typically 25 lbs, may vary by position)
• Completion of HealthStream virtual orientation modules before start date
• Various facility-specific forms and questionnaires to be completed during occupational health appointment or orientation

References

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, and per diem acute care roles
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care roles

Notes

• Candidates residing in certain counties (Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster) may face contract restrictions or limitations on extensions.
• Contract length is interpreted as 8 weeks.

This position is ideal for experienced Radiation Therapists licensed in New York who meet the certification and health requirements and are comfortable with travel/contract assignments within the specified local radius.