Radiation Therapist
Santa Cruz, California
Sutter Health Radiation Oncology Services

Radiation Therapist

Location: Santa Cruz, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 to 17:00 or 12:00 to 20:00 Hours: 8 per day, 40 per week Schedule Note: Shift may start anytime between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Must be flexible.

Role Summary

• Competently performs routine and specialized radiation treatments according to the physician's treatment plan.
• Works independently, using sound judgment and clinical skills to deliver safe, precise, and timely treatments.
• 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

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California, with primary source online verification completed within 30 days of start
• Radiation Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• ARRT (T) certification
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Other Certifications Listed (verify by position)

The source lists the following certifications with a note that applicability must be verified by position. They are not confirmed as required for this role: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute).

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Completed within 1 year of start. A valid written MD note is acceptable.
• TB screening: TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. Requires a negative QuantiFERON-TB Gold or T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or 2 PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 90 days of start). Annual renewal requires 1 PPD or 1 IGRA. Positive responders need a negative chest X-ray within 1 year of start.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B: Proof of immunity (positive IgG titer or vaccination series) or a signed declination for hepatitis B. Booster requirements apply for negative or equivocal titers.
• Tdap: Adult Tdap within 10 years of start, or a lifetime Tdap with a TD booster within the past 10 years.
• Flu vaccination: Proof of current seasonal vaccination or a signed OSHA-compliant declination, required during flu season (November 1 to April 30). Workers without valid proof must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• Fit test: Required within 1 year of start and renewed annually. Acceptable masks include 3M 1870+, 1860 Small, 1804 Regular, and 1804 Small.
• Color vision: In-person exam by a licensed healthcare provider. Online color blind exams are not accepted.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start. Does not need annual renewal.
• Respiratory safety clearance (EScreen or Resp Safety): Required before start and renewed annually.

Background and Application Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start, including education verification of highest level achieved (not required for high school).
• Exclusion screenings: Sex offender search within 90 days of start. Federal exclusion checks (SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC) required and updated annually or monthly, depending on the screening.
• Conditional clearances: Not accepted at some locations in the system.
• Employment history: Full 7 years of work history on the application, with no gaps. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Gaps or discrepancies over one year require approval.
• Professional references: 2 required for clinical, allied, and per diem acute care candidates, or 1 for per diem non-acute care candidates. References must be within 3 years of hire.