Radiation Therapist - Oncology
Location: Eureka, CA
Start Date: 04-06-2026
End Date: 07-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $83 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Deliver precise radiation therapy treatments including IMRT, SRS and SBRT according to treatment plans
- Operate and troubleshoot Elekta Infinity and Elekta Synergy treatment units with attention to safety
- Perform CT simulation and use CBCT/kV/mV imaging to ensure accurate patient setup
- Collaborate with physicians, dosimetrists and nursing staff to implement and verify treatment plans
- Document all treatments and patient interactions accurately in Epic and perform chart checks
- Maintain strict radiation safety standards and follow isolation/PPE protocols
- Provide compassionate patient and family education about procedures and expectations
- Float between like units as needed to support clinical coverage and continuity of care
- Participate in QA activities, field shaping, custom mold/shield fabrication oversight and special procedures
Qualifications
- ARRT(T) certification required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of radiation therapy experience (first-timers accepted)
- Active state therapy license required prior to start; pending licenses are not accepted
- Experience with Epic charting required; experience with Mosaiq is a strong plus
- Comfortable working with Elekta systems and ability to be trained on Elekta if needed
- Willingness to float between like units and adapt to facility needs
- Travel experience is not required
Knowledge & Skills
- IMRT and SBRT treatment delivery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- CBCT, kV and mV imaging for setup verification
- Radiation safety and isolation precautions
- Treatment planning fundamentals and simulation of treatment sites
- Elekta Infinity and Elekta Synergy operation
- Mosaiq and Epic charting systems
- C-RAD and respiratory gating techniques
- Patient/family education, chart checks and QA processes
- Ability to assist with field shaping, custom molds, shields and portal casting
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support for contract clinicians
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge between cases
- Travel reimbursement and assignment logistics support
- Free parking on your first day and on-site parking guidance during orientation
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth
- Professional development and training opportunities (Elekta training available)
Travel Perks: Explore Eureka, CA
Eureka is a lovely gateway to Northern California's natural playground. Spend weekends wandering Old Town Eureka with its charming Victorian architecture and local shops, snap photos at the iconic Carson Mansion, or stroll along Humboldt Bay. Just a short drive brings you to towering redwoods in Redwood National and State Parks and scenic coastal towns like Trinidad and Arcata. Enjoy hiking, beachcombing, whale and wildlife viewing, farmers markets, local breweries and cafés, and scenic drives through the Avenue of the Giants. Plenty of outdoor adventures and cozy small-town culture await after your shift.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Radiation Therapist - Oncology? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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