Radiation Therapist
Palo Alto, California
Sutter Health Palo Alto Center

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

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

Job Description

• Perform routine and specialized radiation treatments according to physician-developed treatment plans.
• Work independently using sound judgment and clinical skills to deliver safe, precise, and timely procedures.
• Provide competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and orient other staff to the department.
• No weekends, call, or floating required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• CRT (Certified Radiation Therapist) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC only)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Transcript/Diploma and Education Verification required.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions and facial hair).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual renewal required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (11/1-4/30) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually.

Competency and Skills Verification

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required depending on unit.

Additional Facility Requirements

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • TB Screening Questionnaire (signed by candidate and healthcare provider)
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required, with explanations for gaps over 30 days.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Radiation Therapist in Palo Alto, CA, requiring ARRT and CRT certification, BLS, a valid California Radiation Therapist license, and at least 1 year of recent specialty experience. The role involves independent delivery of radiation treatments with no weekend, call, or floating duties. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and competency exams are required to comply with facility and regulatory standards.