Radiation Therapist
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year (first-timers accepted)
• Floating: Yes, may need to float between like units
• Block Schedule: Possible, at manager discretion
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Charting System: Epic
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 150
• Scrub Color: Radiology - Black
• Parking: Free parking on first day

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) - Therapeutic
• Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track and unit

Required Licenses

• Current professional license as a Radiation Therapist valid in California
• CPDH Certificate required for all RTs working in California

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Must have current BLS and ARRT certifications
• Ability to float between similar units as needed
• Must be able to work day shifts as scheduled
• Must have a valid California license for Radiation Therapy

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance required for travel candidates (annual)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years

Additional Requirements

• Must complete required WorkRamp training modules annually, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Radiology/RT
  • Facility-specific orientation and compliance training
• Photo for badge with neutral background required prior to start
• Must comply with float policy acknowledging possible assignment to other similar units within reasonable distance

Notes

• Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• No pending license acceptance
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• First-time travelers are accepted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-staffed acute care hospital with a supportive environment and structured training and compliance programs.