Radiation Therapist
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks (1 week onboarding + 12 weeks contract)
Shift: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 8.5-hour shifts (30-minute lunch included)

• 10-hour shifts offered during holiday weeks
• No weekends or on-call required

Job Description

• Must be fully competent on Varian Truebeam linacs and Aria version 15
• Vision RT experience is a plus but not required
• Work setting: Outpatient cancer hospital environment
• Dress code: Scrubs (black pants, any top)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Radiation Therapist license
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy
• ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA only; Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable; letter of completion not accepted)
• Competency on Truebeam and Aria systems
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated (default to highest requirement if known; none specified here)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be current within 1 year)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required
• Fingerprinting must be completed using Ohio code 3701.881
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire in lieu of annual test)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low titer and no proof of vaccines
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemption requires documentation
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required but strongly recommended

Competency and Certification Exams

• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually

Additional Notes

• No weekend or on-call shifts
• Onboarding week shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Background checks and fingerprinting are time-sensitive and must be completed prior to start
• Facility requires strict adherence to dress code and hand hygiene policies

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists experienced with Varian Truebeam and Aria systems seeking a 13-week travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, with no weekend or on-call responsibilities.