Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology
Location: Eureka, CA
Start Date: 03-09-2026
End Date: 06-08-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 radiation therapy treatments using IMRT, SRS and SBRT techniques
- Perform simulation and treatment planning tasks, including CBCT/kV/mV imaging for precise set-up
- Operate and document treatments in charting systems (Epic required) and workflow systems (Mosaiq/C-RAD)
- Provide patient/family teaching and compassionate care during treatment and procedures
- Execute radiation safety protocols and isolation precautions to protect patients and staff
- Participate in pretreatment tasks: custom molds, shields, portal casts and beam shaping
- Support special procedures such as respiratory gating and prostate seeds/fiducials placement
- Float between like units as needed and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Radiology, Respiratory, Social Services, Rapid Response)
Qualifications
- ARRT (T) certification required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required
- Minimum 1 year radiation therapy experience
- Epic charting experience required
- Active state license required (pending licenses are not accepted)
- RTO (Return-to-Office) restrictions: RTO must be included at time of submission
- First-time travelers welcome — we accept clinicians new to travel assignments
- Willingness to float between similar units and learn Elekta systems if not already familiar
Knowledge & Skills
- Radiation Therapy fundamentals and Radiation Safety best practices
- IMRT, SRS, SBRT treatment delivery and workflow
- CBCT / kV / mV imaging and B-Mode acquisition targeting
- Treatment planning concepts and supervising implementation
- Experience with Mosaiq and C-RAD; willingness to train on Elekta Infinity / Synergy
- Patient teaching, chart checks, and documentation in Epic
- Beam modifying/positioning: custom molds, shields, wedges, portal casts
- Care for adults and geriatrics, handling emergency cases and lift/transfer devices
Benefits
- Free parking on your first day and assignment parking provided during orientation
- A supportive team that values YOU — welcoming culture and great interdisciplinary support
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep you practicing without the paperwork headache
- Paid orientation (8 hours) so you feel confident on day one
- Travel reimbursement and housing assistance options for contract travelers
- Opportunities to train on Elekta systems (we'll get you comfortable if you're new to Elekta)
- Professional development and hands-on experience with advanced modalities (SRS, SBRT, IMRT)
- Flexible scheduling conversations — block scheduling considered per manager discretion
- Work-life balance with a consistent day shift schedule (no nights for this role)
Travel Perks: Explore Eureka, CA
Eureka is a fantastic home base for outdoor-loving clinicians. Spend your time off exploring towering coastal redwoods nearby (Redwood National & State Parks and the Avenue of the Giants), strolling historic Old Town Eureka with its Victorian architecture and local shops, or enjoying fresh seafood and craft breweries along Humboldt Bay. Beaches, scenic hikes, kayaking, whale watching, and day trips to charming coastal towns like Trinidad and Mendocino make weekends memorable. If you like easy access to nature, local trails and state parks are a short drive away — perfect for recharging between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Radiation Therapist - Radiation 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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