Radiation Therapist
Louisville, Kentucky
Baptist Health Louisville

Job Summary: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Required Licenses/Certifications:

  • ARRT-T (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Therapist)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Kentucky state license
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Preferred: Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Certifications

• ARRT-T certification
• BLS certification (AHA only)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM certifications may be required depending on unit (check unit-specific requirements)
• State license primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required for RNs (if applicable)

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification matching specialty required (transcript or diploma acceptable if verification unavailable)
• State-specific abuse registry check for Home Health specialties (KY)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required for non-clinical)
• Fit mask test annually (with waiver process for failed tests)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination acceptable for non-clinical)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Baseline TB risk assessment within 90 days of start, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or IgG titer required; declinations not accepted
• Hepatitis B: Surface antibody titer, series, or declination required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or IgG titer required; declinations not accepted
• Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption required

Competencies & Exams

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required depending on unit

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Driver’s license if driving is a major job function
• Photo for badge (headshot with solid light background)
• 2 professional references required (1 for non-clinical)
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually (not required for non-clinical)

Notes

• Unit-specific certification and competency requirements may vary; verify with unit profile.
• Background checks and health documents must be current and compliant with facility standards.
• Flu and COVID vaccine exemptions require facility-specific forms but do not require facility approval if accepted by agency.
• Respiratory fit test waiver available for failed fit tests with medical or religious reasons, must be renewed annually.

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists with at least 2 years of experience, valid KY licensure, and required certifications, seeking a 13-week travel contract in Louisville, KY.