Radiation Therapist

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth’s Grant Hospital Oncology Facility is hiring a Radiation Therapy Technologist to deliver prescribed treatments using Aria Charting and Varian Truebeam. The role supports simulation, dosimetry, and patient care in a new comprehensive oncology unit.

The position offers day shifts, 40 hours weekly, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in Radiation Oncology.

Qualifications

• Registered with the ARRT and licensed to practice in the State of Ohio.
• Graduate of approved Radiation Therapy Technology Training Program.
• BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Administers Radiation Therapy treatments on a daily basis.
• Maintains daily record of treatment, inclusive of daily dosages and calculations and other necessary treatment records.
• Performs simulations, acquires treatment parameters, patient contours and dose calculations.
• Therapists may be on-call for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Maintains patient schedules and coordinates with families and hospital personnel.
• Monitors patient condition and progress daily.
• Assists Radiation Oncologist in brachytherapy and mentors students.
• Participates in Department Clinical QA activities, tumor board and QRM.

Skills

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree

Radiation Therapy Technology Training Program

Job description

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Job Description Summary

This position will deliver Radiation Therapy Treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Prepares patients for a course of Radiation Therapy inclusive of simulation, dose calculations and acquiring of treatment parameters. This is an all new Oncology Facility at Grant Hospital. The Team utilizes Aria Charting and has a Varian Truebeam on site.

• The schedule for this position will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 35% Administers Radiation Therapy treatments on a daily basis.
• 20% Maintains daily record of treatment, inclusive of daily dosages and calculations and other necessary treatment records.
• 5% Performs simulations, acquires treatment parameters, patient contours and dose calculations.
• 10% Therapists who are scheduled to work 80 hours per pay, may be required to be on-call for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• 10% Maintains patient schedules for In-Patients and Out-Patients communicates frequently with families and hospital personnel to maintain schedule coordination and accommodate patients as best possible.
• 10% Monitors patient Condition and progress on a daily basis. i.e., patient weighs, skin care, reaction, etc. .
• 5% Assists Radiation Oncologist in performance of Brachytherapy procedures. Oversees and directs clinical activities of Radiation Therapy Technology students. Provides clinical insight to Radiologic Technology students, nursing students, etc. as needed.
• 5% Participates in Department Clinical QA activities, new patient conference, tumor board and QRM.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree (Required) ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Additional Job Description

Registered with the ARRT and licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, graduate of approved Radiation Therapy Technology Training Program. BLS Certification

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Radiation Oncology

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment