Location: Merced, CA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $80 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 treatments to patients using established protocols and a compassionate bedside manner
• Operate and maintain linear accelerators and simulators safely and efficiently
• Perform dosimetry checks and prepare block cutting as required to support accurate treatment delivery
• Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and nursing staff to ensure coordinated care
• Document treatments and patient interactions accurately in Cerner and maintain clear, timely charting
• Maintain radiation safety standards and ensure equipment quality assurance procedures are followed
• Educate and support patients and families about treatment processes and safety precautions

Qualifications

• Current Therapeutic Radiology license issued by the state of California (required)
• ARRT (Certified Radiation Therapist) - verification required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in radiation oncology
• Demonstrated experience with linear accelerators, simulators, dosimetry and block cutting
• Comfortable using Cerner or similar electronic charting systems

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of radiation therapy equipment and safety protocols
• Proficiency with patient positioning, simulation, and treatment delivery workflows
• Familiarity with dosimetry principles and block fabrication
• Accurate charting and electronic medical record skills (Cerner experience a plus)
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Attention to detail, time management, and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy and smiling
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge between meaningful shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications — we’ve got your back
• Orientation and onboarding (12 hours) to get you confident and comfortable
• A supportive, collaborative oncology team that values your expertise
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Work-life friendly schedule with no weekends, no call, and no float

Travel Perks: Explore Merced, CA

This is a contract opportunity in Merced — enjoy weekend escapes to nearby Yosemite National Park for hiking and stunning scenery, explore Merced’s charming downtown shops and local restaurants, visit the Merced County Courthouse Historic District, and discover riverside parks and wildlife areas for birdwatching and outdoor time. Easy drives bring you to regional wine country and the Sierra foothills for memorable day trips.

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