Travel Radiation Therapist - $3,388 per week
Palo Alto, CA, 94306, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Radiation Therapist
- Radiation Therapy
- Travel Healthcare Jobs
The Travel Radiation Therapist is responsible for delivering prescribed radiation therapy treatments while ensuring patient safety and adhering to radiation safety protocols. The role involves preparing equipment, patient care, treatment delivery, record maintenance, and assisting with dosimetry and tumor localization. This travel position requires relevant licensure, experience with Aria and TrueBeam systems, and strong communication and computer skills for a 26-week assignment in Palo Alto, CA.
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Radiation Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for helping in the efficient operation of the radiation department and ensuring safe patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Delivers precisely the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision
- Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification
- Explains procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment
- Reinforces Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care
- Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.
- Transfers patient safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc.
- Checks daily treatment time and delivers prescribed dose
- Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient at all times during treatment
- Maintains patient markings. Observes patient for unusual reactions, events and reports accurate information to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist
- Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel
- Perform simulations
- Assists in tumor localization procedures, preparation of immobilization devices, etc.
- Assists in dosimetry procedures (i.e. Prescription calculations)
- Obtains weekly port films and present such at chart rounds for review by Radiation Oncology staff
- Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required by department quality assurance and quality improvement activities
- Performs mold room duties (DRH and RCH)
- Reports erratic operation of equipment to Chief Radiation therapist, Radiation Physicist and/or Medical Engineer
- Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate's Degree, if required by state regulations/licensing requirements
- Current Licensure as a Radiation Therapist, as required by state regulations or contract specification
- One (1) year of experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Participation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Requirements: 3+ years of Radiation Therapist experience Aria and TrueBeam experience treating complex cases - SBRT, Peds, etc. ARRT-RTT CRT-T BLS EPIC experience Details: Location: Palo Alto, CA Start date: ASAP Duration: 26 weeks. possible extensions Shift: Days Hours: 5x8's, 40 hours/week
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-AlliedAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.




