Radiation Therapist
Santa Cruz, California
Sutter Health Radiation Oncology Services

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Santa Cruz, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform routine and specialized radiation treatments according to physician-developed treatment plans.
• Work independently using sound judgment and clinical skills to deliver safe, precise, and timely procedures.
• Provide competent patient assessment, monitoring, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• 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.
• Shift start times may vary between 5:45 AM and 8:30 PM; flexibility is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients.
• Experience working with Neonate patients.
• Experience working with Pediatric patients.
• Proficient with Elekta, Mosaiq, and AlignRT systems.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Transcript/Diploma and Education Verification required.
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start.
• OFAC Sanctions List Search if FACIS III cannot be run.
• State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List Search if FACIS III cannot be run.

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications as applicable should be verified by position but are generally not required for Radiation Therapists.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam and other competency exams as applicable.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required).
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and renewed annually.
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps, and employment verification required.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical positions within 3 years.

Work Environment

• Radiation Oncology Services within a hospital system.
• Flexible shift start times between early morning and evening.

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists with experience in Elekta, Mosaiq, and AlignRT systems who are flexible with shift times and meet the comprehensive background, certification, and health requirements.