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

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Modality: Radiation Therapist
• Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Shift Details:

  • Standard shifts are 8.5 hours with a 30-minute lunch break
  • 10-hour shifts during holiday weeks to ensure 40 guaranteed hours
  • No weekends or on-call required
• First week onboarding hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Dress Code: Scrubs (black pants, any top)

Required Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Ohio State License for Radiation Therapist
  • ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy Technology
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience:

  • Must be fully competent with Varian TruBeam linacs, Halcyon, and Aria version 15
  • Preferred knowledge of Vision RT or OSMS (not required)
• Skills:

  • TrueBeam, Halcyon, Aria experience required
  • VisionRT experience is a plus but not mandatory

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiation Therapy / Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for this specialty (default to higher if conflicting info found)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed prior to start)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
• Drug testing and immunization requirements apply unless fully remote

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Orientation and competency exams as applicable
• Facility-specific policies including dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance must be reviewed and signed

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Radiation Therapist in Columbus, Ohio, requiring competency with Varian radiation therapy equipment and relevant certifications including Ohio licensure, ARRT, ACLS, and BLS. The position offers weekday shifts with no weekends or on-call duties. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations are mandatory prior to start. Prior travel experience is not required.