Radiation Therapist
Columbus, Ohio
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

Radiation Therapist

Location: Columbus, Ohio Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 5x8 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (may need to start early or stay later depending on need), 40 hours per week, no weekends or call

Eligibility

• Traveler's permanent address must be more than 100 miles from the system's most central facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Ohio
• Radiation Therapist with 2 years of experience
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• Associate's degree in radiography
• ARRT certification (Radiation Therapy)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA preferred), American Red Cross (ARC), or RQI; military BLS accepted; instructor cards not accepted
• Experience with Epic

Position Details

• Department: Outpatient radiation oncology department in the hospital, which also treats inpatients
• Equipment: 3 linear accelerators (2 TrueBeam, 1 Halcyon)
• Treatment types: 3D, IMRT, SRS, and SBRT
• Volume: About 80 to 90 treatments per day, with treatments from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Imaging: 2 CT scanners for simulation appointments. One is staffed by radiation therapists; the other is used for add-ons and contrast CT scans. About 6 to 7 CT appointments per day.
• Team: Radiation therapists, nurses, PSAs, 5 radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and physicists

Duties

• Administer radiation therapy treatments
• Maintain daily treatment records, including dosages, calculations, and other necessary documentation
• Perform simulations, acquire treatment parameters, contour patients, and complete dose calculations
• Maintain inpatient and outpatient schedules and coordinate with families and hospital staff
• Monitor patient condition and progress daily (e.g., weight, skin care, reactions)
• Assist the radiation oncologist with brachytherapy procedures

Onboarding Requirements

• Driver's license copy must be carried at all times for roles that require driving (not stated for this role specifically in the source; listed as a general requirement)
• 7-year background check completed within 1 year before start, including criminal and sanctions screening
• Negative 9- or 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (marijuana is tested; medical marijuana is not accepted as justification for a positive result)
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start
• Two negative TB tests (PPD, QuantiFERON, T-SPOT, or MTB) or chest X-ray within 6 months of start
• Physical exam performed by an MD, DO, NP, PA, or RN within 2 years of start
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella
• Respirator fit test if a respirator is used, renewed annually