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

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Radiation Therapist roles (verify with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have or obtain Kentucky Radiography (R) and Radiation Therapist (T) state licenses before start
• Candidates with KY license pending will be considered
• Required Certifications (must be current or have renewal plan in place):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - required for Labor & Delivery
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy certification) if applicable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card (can be completed onsite)
  • State License Verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days of start
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
  • Certification for First Assist RNs (if applicable)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for relevant units (e.g., Cardiac Tele, Cath Lab, ICU, ER)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit/special procedures

Work Schedule & Duties

• 36 or 40 hours per week contracts available
• Call required 1 week out of every 8-10 weeks depending on staffing needs
• Duties include:

  • Accurately and efficiently treating patients according to physician prescriptions
  • Ensuring safety of patients and staff
  • Recording daily patient treatments timely and accurately
  • Performing daily QA and warmup on treatment machines
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks required within 1 year and updated annually, including:

  • County Criminal Background Search (last 7 years)
  • National Criminal and Sex Offender Search
  • FACIS III
  • Education Verification (official transcript or diploma acceptable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and annually
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific drug panels required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually (must state good health and no physical limitations)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and health documents required and must be current:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual renewal)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or boosters
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination (annual renewal)
  • Varicella immunity or booster
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (updated annually)
  • COVID vaccination series or approved exemption (updated annually)
• References: Two references required, verified within 6 months of start (manager or supervisor preferred)
• Employment application must explain any gaps longer than 30 days
• Work history verification for last 7 years required

Competency Exams & Skills Checklists

• Must complete required competency exams within 1 year of start and renew annually, including but not limited to:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Color Blind Testing
  • Unit Specific Competency Exams (may require multiple)
  • Core Parts I, II, III
  • Conscious Sedation Competency Exam
  • RN Math Ability Competency Exam
• Skills checklists must be completed and updated annually; multiple checklists may be required depending on specialty/unit

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have a renewal plan in place for any certification or document expiring during the contract
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for certain units; travelers have only two attempts before cancellation
• Facility requires strict adherence to policies including confidentiality, acceptable use, electronic communications, and password policies
• Candidates must review and comply with COVID-19 vendor immunization communication and exemption policies

This position offers a travel contract opportunity in a major healthcare system with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements. Candidates should be prepared for a rigorous onboarding process and ongoing certification maintenance.