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Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job in Santa Rosa, California

Job Details

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Radiation Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
On-call: Not required
Floating: No floating between units required
Daily Caseload: Approximately 25 patients per day

Facility Type

Oncology Center

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
California State License (CPDH Certificate required for Radiation Therapists in CA)
ARRT (Radiation Therapy) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Required Certifications and Licenses

Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track (verify as applicable):
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
- Chemotherapy certification
- Other certifications as applicable

Required Documents and Compliance

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
Social Security Card (as applicable)
Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years (updated annually)
Education verification (degree/diploma/transcripts as applicable)
Employment application covering at least last 5 years
Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
Immunizations and health screenings:
- TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (updated annually)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
- COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Technology and Systems

EPIC electronic medical record system for charting
Varian 21 EX/iX radiation equipment
Siemens CT scanner

Additional Information

Scrubs provided
Parking cost covered by facility
Locals accepted for this travel position

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

About Santa Rosa, CA

As a Travel Radiation Therapist in Santa Rosa, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Santa Rosa is higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 83°F, and average winter lows are around 38°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Santa Rosa, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.

Transportation

Santa Rosa is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Santa Rosa is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from surrounding vineyards.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Santa Rosa offers a vibrant culinary scene, with a variety of restaurants and wineries to explore.
It also has a thriving arts and music community, and outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding are popular due to the Mediterranean climate.

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