Radiation Oncology Technologist
Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiation Oncology Technologist

Location: Pomona, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Radiation Oncology)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Operate linear accelerators such as Trilogy or TomoTherapy to treat patients.
• Use Varian and Accuray equipment and Aria software.

Licensure & Education Requirements

• Must hold a California CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist) license for Radiation Therapy.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Radiation Oncology.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (required for certain units).
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, CCRN, TNCC, EFM).
• State license primary source verification required within 30 days of start.
• Tech certification verification (national) required for relevant tech roles.

Background Checks & Documentation

• Comprehensive background check covering the last 7 years, including Social Security Address Check (last 15 years), National Criminal Search, Sex Offender Search, Education Verification, and others.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days prior to start.
• Transcript/Diploma verification if applicable.
• Employment application must include a complete 15 years of work history with locations.
• Two professional references required, including one from the most recent experience.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, cleared to work without restrictions.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Hepatitis C).
• Tdap vaccine or declination within 10 years prior to start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required annually.
• COVID-19 vaccination or facility-specific declination required annually.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; annual drug screen required for travel and per diem staff.
• Fit mask testing required (specific approved masks listed).

Facility Specific Requirements

• Dress code: Solid colored scrubs only (no camouflage, jean texture, or character patterns).
• Badge photo on a plain blue background required within 72 hours of signing.
• Completion of facility orientation packet and acknowledgment prior to start.
• Completion of required training modules via facility LMS platform before start date.
• Various facility-specific acknowledgments and policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., fingernail hygiene, timekeeping, privacy and security, COVID-19 exposure questionnaire).
• Annual renewal of certain documents and certifications may be required during assignment.

Additional Notes

• Radiation badges for new candidates are no longer provided by the agency; new hires must obtain badges from the facility.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced Radiation Oncology Technologists with a valid California CRT license and at least 4 years of experience, ready to work in a travel contract role in California.