Radiation Therapist
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$62-66/hourOverview
- Start Date03/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Specialty
- Radiology / Cardiology
- Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Radiation Therapist roles (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 ensure 40 guaranteed hours
- No weekends or on-call required
- First week onboarding shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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
- Full competency 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)
Dress Code
- Scrubs: black pants, any top
Background & Compliance Requirements
- 7-Year Criminal Background Check within 90 days of start (including SS Trace, Counties lived/worked, Nationwide, Sex Offender, MVR if driving)
- FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific Ohio codes for fingerprinting
- Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
- Education accreditation verification required
- Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
- Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 3 months of start (includes Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, THC, Cocaine, Methadone, Methaqualone, Opiates, PCP, Propoxyphene)
- Physical Exam: Physician documentation within 1 year of start stating good health and free of contagious disease
- Immunizations/Vaccinations:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- TB Questionnaire required
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer, with boosters if low titer
- Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption possible)
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
- COVID-19 vaccination not required but recommended
Additional Requirements
- 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership)
- Employment application and skills checklist required
- Unit-specific competency exams may be required
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RN/LVN candidates (if applicable)
Summary
This Radiation Therapist travel contract in Columbus, Ohio offers a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or on-call duties. The role requires proficiency with specific radiation therapy equipment and certifications including ACLS, BLS, Ohio licensure, and ARRT registration. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and health documentation are mandatory. The contract length is approximately 16 weeks. Prior travel experience is not required.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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