Radiation Therapist
Lancaster, California
City of Hope Antelope Valley

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job – Lancaster, California

Position Overview

• Fast-paced radiation therapy clinic averaging ~35 treatments per day.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours/week).
• No weekends, no on-call, no float required.
• Patient population: Adult and geriatric patients with cancer diagnoses.
• Equipment: One Varian treatment machine and one departmental CT simulator.
• Provider support available from IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, and social services.
• Orientation: 8 hours.
• Scrubs: Wine/burgundy color required but not provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience within the last year.
• ARRT or ARRT T certification.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience working with adult patients.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in an outpatient setting.

Contract Details

• Contract length: 13 weeks.
• Employment type: Travel/Contract.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts.
• Primary source verification of state license prior to start.
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable.
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
• Physical exam within last 12 months.
• Fit testing for respirators (N95) required annually; fit testing available onsite.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declination requires proof of non-immune status).
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (declination requires notification and accommodations).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season.
• Drug screening: 10-panel oral drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Respirator questionnaire and RespSafety clearance annually.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist.
• Facility-specific forms including job description acknowledgement, health focus questionnaire, and exemption forms if applicable.

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Scrubs color requirement: wine/burgundy (not provided).
• No prior travel experience required.
• Must be able to work day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and radiation therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.