Radiation Therapist
Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Position

Location: Irvine, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Treats approximately 60-70 patients per day using advanced radiation therapy equipment including TrueBeam, Ethos, and MRI-LinAc.
• Patient population primarily adult/geriatric with occasional adolescent cases.
• Works within a multidisciplinary team including Radiation Therapists, Dosimetrists, Physicists, RNs, Physicians, and support staff.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift. Hours vary between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM based on unit needs and traveler availability.
• No weekends or on-call required.
• Documentation performed in EPIC system.
• Orientation: Approximately 3 shifts, with additional orientation as needed.
• Grey scrubs required (not provided).
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
• Minimum 3 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy (ARRT T)
• Experience in an outpatient setting

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in teaching hospital settings.
• CT simulation and custom molds fabrication.
• Treatment of gynecomastia, keloids, superior vena cava syndrome.
• Assisting with intracavity/interstitial administration.
• Experience with various cancer types including Hodgkin’s lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, kidney, leukemia, pancreatic, and testicular cancers.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Varian 21 ex/ix, Varian Trilogy, Vision RT systems.
• Patient care skills including care of patients in restraints, emergency response (crash cart, defibrillators), lift/transfer devices, patient and family teaching.
• Knowledge of billing for treatment types and devices, isolation precautions, and rapid response/code team protocols.

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and education verification.
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts as applicable.
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required by specialty.
• Physical exam within last 12 months.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with specific requirements for past positive TB history).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 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 annual respirator clearance required for respirator use. Fit testing will be completed onsite if clearance is on file.
• COVID-19 booster or declination form required if booster not administered on or after September 2023.
• Facility-specific forms including job description acknowledgement, health focus questionnaire, EHS information form, and exemption forms if applicable.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Orientation and support provided to ensure smooth transition into the role.
• No weekend or on-call shifts required, supporting work-life balance.

This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced radiation therapy technology in a multidisciplinary team environment, treating a diverse patient population with various cancer types. The role requires strong technical skills, relevant certifications, and compliance with comprehensive health and safety documentation.