Radiation Therapist
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
The Good Samaritan Hospital

Radiation Therapist

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Location: Lebanon, PA Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit Info: Cancer center in Lebanon, PA

Schedule

• Day shift, 5 x 8 hours (7:00 to 15:30)
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday only; no weekends or holidays
• Call: N/A
• Floating: N/A
• RTO: max 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Pennsylvania, verified through primary source online verification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Associate's degree, graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology Program
• ARRT certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (AHA Provider and RQI accepted; AHA Instructor cards accepted if accompanied by a Provider card)
• Experience with Epic
• Highest level of education must be verified (degree, diploma, or transcripts)
• Conditionally required certifications, per the unit or job description: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Certification (must be current for clearance and renewed if it expires during the assignment)

Clinical Notes

• Could care for COVID patients.

Screening and Interview Process

• Candidates are first reviewed by clinical staff for fit. If they pass, the manager makes the final decision.
• Clinical screens are sent on a case-by-case basis.
• The manager conducts the interview.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal background check, Sex Offender search, county and nationwide searches, and EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (all within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days)
• State checks: PA FBI fingerprints (within 1 year of start; results may be pending for up to 45 days), PA PATCH (must be finalized before start), PA Child Abuse History Certification (within 5 years, results cannot be pending), and Medicheck (within 30 days)
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel within 1 year of start
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON or T-Spot within 90 days (PPD not accepted)
• Immunizations: Tdap within 10 years; measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (2 doses or positive titer); Hepatitis B declination required
• Flu vaccine: Vaccination or exemption required during flu season, with deadlines listed in the job data
• COVID-19: Vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination (dose 1)
• Physical exam: Within 90 days of start, signed by an MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Respirator fit test: Within 1 year of start, updated annually, for patient-facing candidates
• Work authorization: I-9 and E-Verify attestation, government-issued photo ID
• Other: Two professional references within 3 years, most recent resume or application, skills checklist (annually), and a professional badge photo
• Facility requirements: Facility documents, code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, online learning modules (completed on a PC or laptop, not a phone), and a Safety and Security Vehicle Registration if parking on site

Facility Policies

• Tobacco- and fragrance-free facility; the traveler must be notified before submission.