Radiation Therapist
Palo Alto, California
Sutter Health Palo Alto Center

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job – Palo Alto, California

Job Summary

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

Location & Shift

• Location: Palo Alto, California
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday (5 days/week), 8 hours/day (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Total hours per week: 40

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

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

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum required by ARRT and California CRT licensure standards.

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with all background checks and verifications including FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Must complete competency exams as applicable.
• Must complete all required facility-specific regulatory orientations and sign required documents before start.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required.

Work Environment

• No weekends, call, or floating.
• Day shift only.

Notes

• Candidates requesting religious exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific facility forms and obtain approval.
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures may require PAPR training.
• Candidates with work restrictions must provide documentation; accommodations will be considered.
• ICU & MS/Tele RNs at certain locations may have additional testing requirements (not applicable here).

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Radiation Therapist travel contract position in California.