Radiation Therapist
Santa Cruz, California
Sutter Health Radiation Oncology Services

Radiation Therapist

Location: Santa Cruz, California Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Setting: Radiation oncology Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shifts: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 to 17:00 or 12:00 to 20:00
• Hours: 8 per day, 40 per week
• Start Time Flexibility: Shift may start anytime between 6 AM and 12 PM. Candidate must be flexible.

Role Overview

• Competently performs routine and specialized radiation treatments according to the physician's treatment plan.
• Works independently, using sound judgment, to carry out safe and precise procedures that deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
• Builds confidence and cooperation from patients, families, and other healthcare providers through patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and clear communication.
• Follows all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
• ARRT (T) certification
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Radiation Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year

Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county and nationwide searches, sex offender search, and education verification (highest level achieved). Recurring EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC, and FACIS III checks apply. Candidates cannot start with open cases. Conditional clearances are not accepted at some facilities.
• Employment history: Application must cover a full 7 years of work history with no gaps. Work history verification is required, and any gap over 30 days must be explained. Two professional references are required for clinical candidates.
• Health screening: Physical exam within 1 year of start. 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start. TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. TB test (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days, or two PPDs) renewed annually. Chest X-ray if TB questionnaire is positive.
• Immunizations: Proof of Tdap (or lifetime Tdap with a TD booster within 10 years), measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B series or signed declination. Influenza vaccine or signed declination during flu season (November 1 to April 30). Candidates without proof of the flu vaccine must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• Other requirements: In-person color blind exam. Respiratory fit test within 1 year, renewed annually. Primary source license verification and NURSYS verification (if applicable) within 30 days of start. Competency exam and unit-specific skills checklist as applicable. Photo for badge (per diem only). Personal or auto insurance if driving is required. Facility orientation and compliance documents (code of conduct, standards of business conduct, general regulatory orientation, vendor training, and overpayment refund policy) must be reviewed and signed before start.