Radiation Therapist
Tarzana, California
Providence Tarzana Medical Center

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job – Tarzana, California

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (5 days/week, 40 hours/week)
• Floating: Not required
• On-Call: Not required
• Weekend Work: Not specified as required
• Scheduling Requests: Not accommodated
• License: Must have an active California license at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT T (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Therapy) certification
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience in an outpatient setting

Job Responsibilities & Work Environment

• Manage a variety of cancer cases using advanced radiation therapy equipment
• Work with two treatment machines and one CT Simulator
• Adult inpatient and outpatient care
• Imaging modalities include CBCT, kV, and mV imaging
• Handle emergency cases as needed
• Equipment used: TrueBeam, Elekta Versa HD, GE Lightspeed CT scanner, Bravos HDR afterloader, Xoft superficial treatment system
• Team includes 14 therapists

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • 7-year county residence check
  • Nationwide criminal search
  • Sex offender search
  • Federal district court search
  • International criminal search if applicable
• Education verification of highest degree (transcripts/diplomas required; official translations if not in English)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Fit test for respirator mask within 1 year (updated annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if history of positive TB, additional documentation required
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, rubella
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series, titer, or declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (or proof of disease history)
• Drug screening panel within 1 year (excluding marijuana/THC)
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31) for candidates starting during or after October 13

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication and pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (time-sensitive, 3 attempts allowed)
• Pass/fail EKG assessment during orientation (for RNs; may not apply to this role)
• Medication test during orientation (not pass/fail)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification check as applicable

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (must meet strict photo guidelines; resembles passport photo)
• Signed acknowledgements for:

  • Job hazard analysis and safe work practices
  • Code of conduct and attendance policy
  • Social media policy
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for new candidates
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisory reference

Notes

• No scheduling requests can be accommodated.
• Must be able to start with all required documentation and certifications active and verified.
• This position involves working with advanced radiation therapy technology in a high-acuity cancer treatment setting.

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