Radiation Therapist
Lancaster, Ohio
Fairfield Medical Center

Radiation Therapist (Full Time Days)

Location: Lancaster, Ohio
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6 weeks

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Radiation Therapist performs radiotherapy procedures as prescribed by a physician according to established standards and practices. Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Practice will comply with laws, regulations, and established policies and guidelines.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No weekends or on-call

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in radiography

Licensure/Certification

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Ohio
• State of Ohio Licensed Radiation Therapist
• Registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy
• BLS certified

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of radiation therapy experience, including experience within the last year

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy using appropriate equipment according to standards
• Obtain patient history, answer questions, and observe patients for reactions during treatment
• Follow departmental policies, safety, infection control, and quality improvement standards
• Schedule patients and coordinate with physicists and supportive care teams
• Verify prescriptions, diagnoses, and patient identification for accurate treatment
• Prepare documentation including treatment plans, progress reports, and evaluations
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist patients with positioning and transfers, ensuring care with catheters, IVs, oxygen, and other life support devices
• Reinforce physician and care provider recommendations regarding treatment side effects and care
• Perform verification and port film exposures, making adjustments as directed
• Participate in ongoing education, in-service meetings, and professional development
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Medium work: exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds often

Additional Information

• Experience with Truebeam/Aria systems preferred
• Ohio Department of Health License preferred upon submission

Organizational Expectations

• Demonstrate empathy, integrity, stewardship, agility, and teamwork
• Commit to quality, safety, service, and sustainability
• Engage personally with organizational policies, personal growth, and positive work culture

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified or required for this position.