Radiation Therapist
Fort Collins, Colorado
Poudre Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Days, Monday-Friday
• Schedule: 5 shifts of 8 hours each (5-8s)
• Start Time: 9 AM or 11 AM depending on machine staffing needs
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, including Sunday holiday weekends; some holiday weeks require Sunday through Wednesday shifts
• On-Call: No
• Average Daily Census: 115 patients
• Scrub Color: Grey or Steel
• Special Requirements: Experience with TrueBeam technology required

Required Qualifications

• Radiation Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• ARRT (T) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with TrueBeam technology

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front and back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
• Background Check: 7-year history including SSN trace, state and federal checks, education verification
• Education Verification or Transcript/Diploma
• Various certifications depending on specialty and unit (confirm if ACLS or others are needed)
• Physical Exam within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA (not Chiropractor)
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
• Drug Testing within 30 days of start and annually
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or facility-specific exemption during flu season
• Color Blindness Exam (Ishihara exam required prior to start; online testing not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 references from the last 2 years, including one from the last year, preferably from a Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Annual requirement
• State-specific CAPS check within 60 days of start

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Radiation Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, requiring ARRT (T) and BLS certifications. The role involves working day shifts with some weekend holiday coverage and requires experience with TrueBeam technology. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance documentation are mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome if they meet experience requirements.