Travel Radiation Therapist
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Utica, New York
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Radiation Oncology
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts (0800-1600), with some variable day hours to accommodate patient schedules
• Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours/week
• Licensing: Must hold a valid New York state license
• Technical Skills Required:

  • Ability to treat patients using Varian 2300ix and Varian EDGE Truebeam machines
  • Knowledge of Siemens CT large bore for simulation
  • Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records systems ARIA and familiarity with EPIC

Required Certifications & Training

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA strongly preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA strongly preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA strongly preferred
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York state requirement)
• State License Verification (primary source online verification)
• Other certifications as applicable to profession (e.g., TNCC for ER staff, NIH Stroke Certification for ICU/ER staff)

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER staff; expires every 3 years)
• NY Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (annual requirement)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask test (N95 respirator fit test) within 1 year and updated annually
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (specific documentation required)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)
• Pneumonia Vaccination or Declination (required)
• COVID-19 Vaccination preferred but not required

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start)
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year search of locations lived/worked/schooled
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (annual)
  • HHS/OIG (annual)
  • Education Verification
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • Photo for badge (appropriate headshot)
  • Completion of online learning modules prior to first shift
  • Signed job description and welcome packet acknowledgment
  • Omnicell form (for nursing staff)
  • Pneumococcal declination form if declining vaccine
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care
• Skills Checklist (required annually)

Additional Notes

• Local radius for assignment is 75 miles
• Must be able to accommodate variable day hours based on patient scheduling needs

This position is ideal for licensed Radiation Therapists with experience on Varian and Siemens equipment, comfortable working in a fast-paced oncology setting, and meeting New York state licensing and certification requirements.