Radiation Therapist
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Radiation Therapist (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Job Description

• Position: Radiation Therapist
• Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Shift Details:

  • Standard shifts: 8.5 hours with a 30-minute lunch break
  • Holiday weeks: 10-hour shifts to accommodate 40 guaranteed hours
  • No weekends or on-call required
• First week onboarding shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Dress Code: Scrubs (black pants, any top)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Ohio State License
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Radiation Therapy Technology

Required Skills & Competencies

• Fully competent on Varian TruBeam linacs, Halcyon, and Aria version 15
• Preferred knowledge of Vision RT or OSMS (VisionRT experience is nice to have but not mandatory)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific Ohio codes and within 1 year of start
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• High school diploma or GED verification required
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption possible)
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccine after age 11/12
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• Competency exams including unit-specific and medication/pharmacology competency
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start (not applicable here but noted for reference)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required

Summary

This Radiation Therapist travel contract in Columbus, Ohio requires a licensed and certified professional with experience on Varian TruBeam, Halcyon, and Aria systems. The role offers weekday shifts with no weekends or on-call duties, and a 14-week contract length. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements, and hold current ACLS, BLS, Ohio license, and ARRT certification. Prior travel experience is not required.