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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Radiation Therapist with ARRT(T) certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience for a hospital-based Radiation Oncology position in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Hospital-based Radiation Oncology department
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Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours; shift start time may vary between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM — flexibility required
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13-week contract
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Performs both routine and specialized radiation treatments including IMRT, SRS, external beam therapy, respiratory gating, and prostate cancer with seeds/fiducials
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Treats a range of oncology cases including benign brain tumors, heterotopic bone, and prophylactic treatments
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Equipment includes Elekta Infinity linear accelerator and Vision RT
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Preferred experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, and AlignRT
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Active CA state Radiation Therapist license required (license required if applicable)
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Current ARRT(T) and BLS certifications required; certifications must be from AHA or ARC
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Minimum of 2 years of radiation therapy experience required
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Prior travel experience required
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Proficiency in radiation safety practices
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2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
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Delivers accurate and safe radiation treatments per physician-developed treatment plans, working independently with sound clinical judgment
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Responsible for patient assessment, monitoring, and communication with patients, families, and the care team
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May orient other staff to the department as needed
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Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible to apply at a local rate
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Former travelers are eligible to return with no required separation time; former manager's name will be needed
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RTO is limited to 7 days per contract; only 1 major holiday may be requested off per contract
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Major holidays covered include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
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7-year work history verification is required for all candidates
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All compliance documents must be submitted 10 days prior to the start date
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Onboarding modules are completed during orientation and are recorded through e-learning
