Radiation Therapist
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Day shift, 8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 150
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free parking on first day; assigned parking after orientation

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted
• Pending license not accepted
• Floating between similar units required
• Block scheduling available at manager discretion
• Guaranteed hours with possible call-off once per two-week pay period

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) - Therapeutic
• Current state professional license for Radiation Therapists (including CPDH Certificate for CA)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty
• Must have current, valid Radiation Therapist license for California
• Ability to float between like units as needed
• Physical ability to work day shift hours
• Must comply with facility and state-specific background checks and credentialing requirements

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • 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 or declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Training and Competency Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific and regional mandatory training modules annually via LMS platform
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Skills Checklist updated annually as applicable
• Radiation Badge issued by facility (facility responsibility)

Additional Notes

• Float Policy: Acknowledgement required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Epic system training and access required
• Must comply with state-specific searches and registry requirements as applicable
• Physical and health documentation must be current and uploaded prior to start
• Free parking on first day; assigned parking provided during orientation

This position is suitable for Radiation Therapists with at least 1 year of experience who are flexible with floating between units and able to work day shifts in an acute care hospital setting. First-time travel therapists are welcome to apply.