Radiation Therapist

Columbus Regional Health; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Regional Health in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the Radiation Oncology team. You will deliver prescribed radiation treatments, from initial chart check to patient preparation and treatment completion, following safety and quality protocols.

This full-time daytime role works Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, totaling 40 hours weekly, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree or certificate degree in an AMA approved Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT).
• Indiana License as Radiation Therapist within 30 days of hire is required.
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the prescribed course of radiation treatment to patients from chart review to treatment completion.
• Prepare the patient and room for therapy and collaborate with oncology team during treatment.

Skills

ARRT Certification

Education

AMA approved Radiation Therapy Technology program

Job description

What you need to know about this position:

• Each year, our Cancel Center performs nearly 12,000 chemotherapy/immunotherapy and/or radiation treatments for nearly all forms of cancer. Our Cancer Care team is a multidisciplinary team from oncologists to certified oncology nurses to registered dietitians and a social worker - each of whom hase the patient's care at the forefront.
• As a Radiation Therapist you deliver the prescribed course of radiation treatment to our patient from initial contact of checking patient's chart through preparing the patient and room for treatment through completion of treatment.
• Our Radiation Therapist in Radiaton Oncology have an hourly base rate starting at $32.93. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
• This full-time, day, position will require you to work 7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

What is required for this position:

• Upon hire, you are required to have:
  • Associate or Bachelor Degree or certificate degree in an AMA approved Radiation Therapy Technology program.
  • Registered Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT).
• Upon 30 days of hire you are required to have:
  • Indiana License as a Radiation Therapist.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

(CRH provides training & time to acquire certification after employment)

• This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms and push or pul. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, knee, crough or crawl and must regularly life and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occassionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.