Radiation Therapist
Lubbock, TX
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Children's Hospital / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Total Staff Beds: 181
• Patient Ratio: 1 Radiation Therapist to 20 Patients
• No floating between units
• No on-call, weekends, or block schedules required

Required Qualifications

• License: Texas Radiation Therapist license in hand
• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years (interpreted from "2Y/1ST TIMER")
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
  • PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification current from AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
  • Chemotherapy certification (if required by clinical track)
  • Other certifications as applicable per clinical track and facility requirements
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
  • Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required annually
  • Immunizations/vaccinations including TDAP, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccine (or declination), COVID vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
  • Respiratory safety clearance annually for respirator use
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format and explanation for gaps or overlaps
• Competencies: Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Skills Checklist: Required annually for applicable units

Additional Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport style with neutral background required prior to start
• Modules & Training:

  • Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules including annual regulatory requirements and specialty-specific modules as applicable
  • Epic access training modules may be required depending on region
• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Radiation Badge: Issued by facility (not required prior to start)

Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position
• No on-call, weekend, or block schedule requirements
• No floating between units for this role
• Facility provides free parking and bike racks

This position is ideal for a Radiation Therapist with pediatric experience, holding a current Texas license, and ready for a 13-week travel contract in a specialized children's hospital setting.