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

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Job in Columbus, Ohio

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Hours: 8.5 hours per day with a 30-minute lunch break; 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Holiday Weeks: 10-hour shifts to maintain 40 hours
• On-Call: No
• Weekends: No
• Dress Code: Scrubs (black pants, any top)
• Onboarding Week: First week schedule is 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Ohio
• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Background and Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is involved
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific Ohio codes for processing
• Education verification from accredited programs required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Professional references: 2 required, including at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Annual flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (must be valid for entire assignment)
• COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required

Competency and Training Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for all RNs (not applicable here but noted for reference)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Background check and license verifications must be completed within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• No return to office (RTO) required in June or July
• No weekend or on-call shifts
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists with experience on Varian systems seeking a weekday day-shift travel contract in Ohio with no weekend or on-call duties.