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)

Job Summary

Seeking a Radiation Therapist with experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialties. This is an acute care hospital setting with 150 staffed beds. The role requires flexibility to float between similar units as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) for Therapy (ARRT T) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccine or declination.
• Respirator fit testing required for travel candidates.
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.

Training and Competency

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules annually, including:

  • Regulatory requirements.
  • Specialty-specific modules for Radiology/Radiation Therapy.
  • Facility-specific orientation and Epic training modules.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit basis.

Additional Information

• Free parking on the first day; assigned parking provided during orientation.
• Charting system used: Epic.
• Guaranteed hours with the possibility of one call-off per two-week pay period.
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission.
• Float policy acknowledgment required.

Summary

This Radiation Therapist travel contract in Eureka, CA offers a day shift role in an acute care hospital. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience, appropriate licensure, and required certifications. Flexibility to float between units and completion of mandatory training modules are essential. Comprehensive health and background documentation must be current and compliant prior to start.

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