Radiation Therapist
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Radiation Therapist Travel/Contract Position

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)

Job Summary

• Provide accurate and efficient radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions.
• Ensure safety of patients and staff during treatments.
• Perform daily quality assurance (QA) and warm-up procedures on treatment machines.
• Accurately document daily patient treatments.
• Candidates with a Kentucky license pending will be considered, but must obtain the Kentucky Radiation Therapist state license before starting.
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Kentucky.
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience.
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year.

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Radiation Therapist).
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; ensure compliance with licensing and facility requirements.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including county criminal, national criminal, sex offender, FACIS III, education verification, and others must be current and updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Education verification or signed official transcript required.
• Employment verification covering 7 years required, with any gaps over 30 days explained.
• Two supervisor references required, verified within 6 months of start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, or PA, confirming good health and ability to perform job duties.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific acceptable mask types required).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or approved exemption, updated annually.
• Negative TB test (PPD or equivalent) within 1 year, renewed annually; chest X-ray required if history of positive TB.
• Immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B required or approved exemptions, updated annually.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually; rapid drug screens not accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required annually with medical or religious exemptions accepted.
• COVID vaccination initial series required or approved exemption; booster preferred but not required.

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams required annually with passing scores (80% or higher).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs within 1 year of start.
• Color blindness testing required within 1 year.
• Conscious sedation competency exam if applicable, updated annually.
• RN math ability competency exam required annually.
• Skills checklists required annually, specific to specialty and unit.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for ICU, ER, PACU, Telemetry, Step Down, and other critical care units.

Additional Facility Requirements

• Must review and comply with facility-specific policies including COVID-19 immunization communication, confidentiality, acceptable use, electronic communications, and password policies.
• EKG exam and certification required for certain units; must pass with remediation plan if needed.
• Annual EKG competency certification completed onsite required for applicable units.

Notes

• Contract offers 36 or 40 hours per week options.
• Candidates must have a renewal plan in place for any certifications or licenses expiring during the contract.
• All required documents must be current and valid throughout the assignment.
• This is a travel/contract position; local candidates within 100 miles are not eligible.