Radiation Therapist
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 04-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $81 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 high-quality external beam radiation treatments using Varian 21 EX/iX systems with precision and compassion
- Perform and verify treatment setups using CBCT/kV/mV imaging and ensure accurate positioning for each patient
- Execute IMRT and other advanced treatment techniques according to physician plans and safety protocols
- Calculate and verify radiation dose delivery and assist with treatment planning checks
- Document treatments and patient interactions accurately in EPIC and ARIA charting systems
- Collaborate with physicians, medical physicists, and the oncology care team to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain radiation safety standards and participate in quality assurance activities to protect patients and staff
Qualifications
- California State Radiation Therapist License (required)
- ARRT (Radiation Therapy) certification and ARRT (T) (required)
- BLS certification (required)
- Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience
- Hands-on experience with Varian 21 EX/iX linacs and ARIA (required)
- Familiarity with EPIC charting and treatment planning systems such as Pinnacle or Eclipse (preferred)
- Ability to work effectively in an oncology center and provide compassionate patient care
Education
- Not specifically stated — certification and licensure (ARRT, ARRT (T), CA State License) are required
Knowledge & Skills
- External Beam Therapy and IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy)
- Treatment planning fundamentals and dose calculation practices
- CBCT/kV/mV imaging for patient setup and verification
- Experience with ARIA and EPIC charting systems
- Operational knowledge of Varian 21 EX/iX linear accelerators
- Use of treatment planning systems: Pinnacle and Eclipse
- Radiation safety protocols and isolation precautions
- Patient handling skills including lift/transfer devices and pretreatment workflows
- Procedural skills: custom molds, custom shields, block cutting, portal cast, wedges
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy and stress-free
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you stay healthy while you care for others
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional credentials
- Paid Time Off to recharge and come back refreshed
- Professional development support — keep your skills sharp with training and CE opportunities
- Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team
- A supportive, collaborative oncology team that values your expertise and voice
- Scrubs provided and facility-covered parking for everyday convenience
Travel Perks: Explore Santa Rosa, CA
Explore Sonoma County wine country, stroll Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, visit Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, enjoy farm-to-table dining and local farmers markets in downtown Santa Rosa, take short weekend trips to Napa Valley or Bodega Bay beaches, and hike scenic trails in Annadel State Park and Sonoma Coast State Park — plenty to do after your shift!
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Radiation Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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