Radiation Therapist
San Angelo, Texas
Shannon Medical Center

Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Job - San Angelo, Texas

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: San Angelo, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Start Date: December preferred; early January considered
• Experience: 3 years strongly preferred
• Education: Must have graduated from an accredited radiology program
• Certification: ARRT (T) required

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • ARRT (T) certification
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted)
  • BLS (AHA or ARC accepted)
  • PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; ICU RNs have 1 year to obtain for longer assignments)
  • NRP (as applicable)
  • CHEMO (as applicable)
  • TNCC (required for ER; ICU RNs have 1 year to obtain for longer assignments)
  • EFM (as applicable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ICU and PCU)
  • State License verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
  • Tech Cert Verification - National within 30 days of start
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 30 days of start (including statewide, counties, federal, national, education verification, and international search if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required; diploma may be accepted temporarily if verification is pending
• Legal name must match across all documents (license, social security card, certifications); proof of name change alone is insufficient

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Fit mask test within 6 months prior to start; annual updates required (accepted masks: 3M 1860 and 3M 1860S)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually or in lieu of annual test for positive responders
• Immunizations required (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer or series with declination if applicable
  • Varicella - positive titer, 2 vaccines, or proof of disease
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season (10/31-3/31)
  • COVID-19 initial vaccine series required (boosters not required)
• Drug testing required within 30 days; must include multiple substances; instant acceptable

Documentation & Facility Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • Non-Employee Information Form
  • Vaccine Exemption Form (if applicable)
  • Applicant Health Record Form
  • Code of Conduct and Compliance Form
  • Compact-Temporary License Declaration of Residency Form
  • Confidentiality Statement Form
  • Information System Security Agreement Form
  • Non-Employee Orientation Update Form

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application copy required
• Annual skills checklist update required
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable by profession

This position requires strict adherence to credentialing, background checks, health, and immunization standards to ensure compliance with facility and regulatory requirements.