Radiation Therapist
Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Health Lexington

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Experience with Elekta Versa required
• EPIC system experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Kentucky
• Minimum of 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (R) certification
• ARRT (T) certification
• Experience with Elekta Versa

Background and Verification Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification matching specialty required prior to start (diploma or transcript acceptable if verification unavailable)
• Employment application required
• 2 professional references required (1 for non-clinical candidates)
• Work history verification required if background check reveals issues (verify last 2 years, explain gaps over 30 days)

Additional Information

• Badge photo required (shoulders up, solid light background, no filters or edits)
• Respiratory fit test waiver available if fit test is failed (must be approved annually)
• Pass/fail EKG test required for certain units (Med Surg/Tele, ICU)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training may be required depending on specialty/unit
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists with experience on Elekta Versa and EPIC, who meet the certification and immunization requirements and are comfortable working a 13-week travel contract in Lexington, KY.