Radiation Therapist

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital is hiring a full-time registered Radiation Therapist in its Radiation Oncology department. The department operates across two hospital locations and treats both inpatients and outpatients. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with 40 scheduled hours per week. Therapists rotate weekly on-call coverage among 11 therapists for add-on or urgent cases; weekend and holiday call may be required on a rotating basis for therapists scheduled to work 80 hours per pay period. The department has three linear accelerators and two CT scanners and provides High Dose Rate Brachytherapy. The therapist delivers radiation therapy as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and prepares patients for treatment, including simulation, dose calculations, and collection of treatment parameters. Therapists work with patients, families, hospital personnel, and students, and participate in departmental quality and clinical activities. External applicants and newly licensed internal applicants may be eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been away from the organization for more than 90 days may also be eligible. As a High Reliability Organization, OhioHealth expects employees to focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology.
Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology training program.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Driver's license.

Responsibilities

Administer radiation therapy treatments daily.
Maintain daily treatment records, including dosages, calculations, and other required documentation.
Perform simulations and acquire treatment parameters, patient contours, and dose calculations.
Participate in rotating on-call coverage for weekend and holiday add-on or urgent cases when applicable.
Maintain inpatient and outpatient schedules, communicating with families and hospital personnel to coordinate schedules and accommodate patients.
Monitor patients' condition and progress daily, including weight, skin care, and treatment reactions.
Assist the Radiation Oncologist with brachytherapy procedures.
Oversee and direct clinical activities of Radiation Therapy Technology students and provide clinical insight to radiologic technology students, nursing students, and others as needed.
Participate in department clinical quality assurance activities, new patient conferences, tumor board, and QRM.
Perform job duties with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.