Radiation Therapist

University Hospitals; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Radiation Therapist to accurately deliver therapeutic radiation and CT simulation per department policies. You will maintain schedules, records, and billing while ensuring high-quality patient interactions across all ages.

Required qualifications include CAHEA-accredited radiation therapy training, ARRT eligibility, and Ohio licensure upon hire. Proficiency with LINAC systems and QC procedures is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiation safety, dose calculations and treatment techniques (Required proficiency).
• Knowledge and ability to work with linear accelerators, simulators, block cutters and immobilization devices (Required proficiency).
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients across the lifespan (Required).

Responsibilities

• Delivers therapeutic radiation and CT simulation per department protocols.
• Maintains schedules, records, documentation and billing as required.
• Performs quality checks and routine QC on equipment per protocol.
• Demonstrates competency in LINAC based treatments (3D, IMRT, SBRT, CT simulations).

Skills

Radiation safety

Dose calculations

LINAC treatments

Patient communication

Education

CAHEA accredited radiation therapy program

Job description

Job Description - Radiation Therapist (260005RE)

Radiation Therapist - (260005RE)

A Brief Overview

The Radiation Therapist accurately delivers therapeutic radiation while following department policies and procedures to offer the highest standard of care.

What You Will Do

• Monitors and delivers therapeutic radiation and CT simulation of patients.
• Maintains schedules, records, documentation and billing.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient communication skills tailored to individuals across the lifespan, ensuring effective interactions with all age groups.
• Performs quality checks for equipment. Performs regular QC in accordance with department protocol.
• Demonstrates competency in LINAC based treatments, including 3D, IMRT, SBRT, CT simulations and on-call procedures as applicable per location.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Graduate of a CAHEA accredited radiation therapy program (Required) and

Work Experience

• less than 1 year experience as a Radiation Therapist and

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of radiation safety, dose calculations and treatment techniques (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge and ability to work with linear accelerators, simulators, block cutters, oxygen tanks, computers, and immobilization devices (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) (Required Upon Hire) and
• Valid Ohio Radiologic license in Radiation Therapy from the Ohio Department of Health (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10% Occasional cross coverage at alternate UH locations.