Job Title: Radiation Therapist - Radiation Therapist
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Start Date: 08/18/2025
Duration: 13
Shift: 5x8 Days
Hours/Week: 40
Type of Facility: Hospital
Pay Range (week gross, includes taxable + stipends): $2657.02 - $2739.2
Position Summary:
VitalHire is seeking a skilled and compassionate Radiation Therapist - Radiation Therapist to join our growing clinician community. This high-impact opportunity offers a 5x8 Days at a leading Hospital in Santa Monica, CA. With competitive pay, full flexibility, and access to premium assignments, this is your chance to take control of your healthcare career.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide radiation therapy services to 20-30 patients per day
• Operate Varian radiation therapy machines
• Maintain current BLS certification and state/national certifications
• Perform adult acute care radiation therapy procedures
• Create and utilize custom molds and custom shields
• Conduct tumor localization and block cutting procedures
• Perform B-Mode Acquisition targeting and CBCT/kV/mV imaging
• Apply compensation filters, portal casts, and wedges as needed
• Calculate appropriate radiation doses for patients
• Utilize treatment planning systems including Pinnacle (Philips) and Eclipse (Varian)
• Administer External Beam Therapy and IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy)
• Operate lift/transfer devices safely
• Follow isolation precautions and radiation safety protocols
• Participate in Rapid Response/Code teams when required
• Provide care for young adult, middle adult, and older adult patient populations
• Complete required modules and training programs pre-start and annually
• Work 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Utilize Epic charting system for documentation
• Float between facilities within the state as assigned
• Maintain valid California state licensure
• Obtain LA fire card within 30 days of assignment
• Provide 2 supervisory references covering 1 year within last 3 years
• Complete required compliance documentation and certifications
• Self-report time spent on non-billable training modules
• Utilize facility-provided communication devices when required
• Submit monthly cell phone bills for work-related usage when applicable
Job Requirements:
- Active, unencumbered license in CA
- Minimum of 1-7 years of relevant experience, depending on specialty
- Current Certifications: BLS and/or ACLS, plus any specialty-specific requirements
- Experience with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, as applicable)
Other Required Documentation:
- Current Resume listing detailed work history (MM/YYYY format)
- Two current clinical references
- State-required professional license
- Physicial exam (completed within the past 12 months)
- TB skin test or Quantiferon Gold (within the past 12 months)
- Immunity Titers - MMR/Hep B/Varicella (declinations may be accepted)
- Current Tdap and Flu vaccinations
- Must pass background check and drug screening
Why Choose VitalHire:
- A modern, mobile-first platform built for how you want to work
- Clear, upfront pay rates - no surprises
- Book contracts and shifts on your schedule, 24/7
- Maximize your take-home with top tier, tax-free housing & travel stipends
- Contract extension bonuses
- Referral rewards
- Optional retirement benefits
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