Radiation Therapist
Columbus, Ohio
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital

Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Work setting includes outpatient department and inpatient treatment.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (5 days x 8 hours). No weekends or on-call required.
• May need to start early or stay later depending on patient needs.
• Duties include:

  • Administering radiation therapy treatments.
  • Maintaining daily treatment records, dosages, calculations.
  • Performing simulations, acquiring treatment parameters, patient contours, and dose calculations.
  • Scheduling and coordinating treatments for inpatients and outpatients.
  • Monitoring patient condition and progress daily (weight, skin care, reactions).
  • Assisting Radiation Oncologist with brachytherapy procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, with experience within the last year.
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy.
• Associate's degree in Radiography.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid driver’s license (if driving is part of job duties).
• 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide criminal search, sex offender search, and sanctions screening.
• Negative 9 or 10 panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (marijuana tested, no medical marijuana exemptions).
• Physical exam within 2 years prior to start, indicating clearance to work without restrictions.
• Respirator fit test documentation within 1 year of start (if respirator use required).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines or documented history of disease.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination form accepted.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap required only if working in L&D, NICU, or Mother/Baby units.
• TB testing: Negative TB test (2 PPDs, QGold, TSpot, or MTB) within 6 months of start. Chest X-ray required if positive TB test history.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for the flu season.
• Color blindness testing: 100% pass required on online test; in-person testing if failed online.

Certifications

• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification required.
• BLS certification (AHA preferred, ARC or Military accepted).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) not specifically required for this role.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) not required unless specified by unit.

Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam must be completed within 7 days of signing and valid within 2 years of start.
• Unit-specific competency exams required within 2 years of start.
• Color blindness competency required with 2 attempts allowed to pass.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific agreements and confidentiality policies prior to start.
• Fingerprinting required onsite or at designated locations prior to or on first day of orientation.
• Must complete OhioHealth candidate agreement and service commitment forms.
• Must comply with facility’s drug testing, background checks, and immunization policies.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• No weekend or call shifts.
• No pay or bill rate information included.