Radiation Therapist
Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - Travel/Contract

Location: Napa, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 200
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Variable start times between 7am and 9am
• Weekend Requirement: Call only on weekends (8am-4pm), rotated schedule
• On-Call: Call only on weekends (8am-4pm), rotated
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated at manager's discretion
• Locals: Not accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking available

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year (minimum)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ARRT Certification
• California State License (CPDH Certificate required for all RTs working in CA)

Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track or unit, including but not limited to:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Chemotherapy Certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification (if applicable)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years. Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and County checks, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and international background if applicable.
• E-Verify Attestation required.
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; international education requires additional documentation.
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format; 7 years for APN/Subcontractors.
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting. For CNAs, 6 months required.
• Skills Checklist: Required annually for applicable units.
• Radiation Badge: Facility responsible for issuing radiation badges if applicable.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Fit Mask Test: Required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; must be updated annually.
• Immunizations and Testing:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine (required during flu season, declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine or Declination
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; instant tests not accepted.

Training and Competency

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable by profession.
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable by specialty.
• Color Blind Testing: May be required on a unit basis.
• WorkRamp Modules:

  • Required for all caregivers except non-clinical, dietary, laboratory, management, medical assistants, radiology/cardiology, respiratory/neuro diagnostics, surgical services, therapy/rehab.
  • Specialty-specific and regional modules required for travel and per diem caregivers in ER, L&D, and leadership roles.
  • Annual regulatory modules required for all candidates.

Additional Notes

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required.
• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance.
• Epic Training: Completion of Epic modules required prior to or shortly after start, depending on region.
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required for all new travel starts on or after 2/5/2024; must be medically cleared annually.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established acute care hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive compliance and training programs to ensure quality and safety.