Radiation Therapist

OhioHealth; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth's Dublin Methodist Hospital is hiring a full-time Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology department. The position is Monday–Friday, with a $25,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants and eligible internal applicants with a one-year commitment.

The therapist delivers prescribed radiation treatments and prepares patients for therapy, including simulations and dose calculations. Responsibilities include administering treatments, maintaining records, on-call duties for some

Qualifications

• Registered ARRT and licensed to practice in the State of Ohio.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers Radiation Therapy treatments daily.
• Maintains daily treatment records and dosages.
• Performs simulations and dose parameter calculations.
• On-call for weekends/holidays on a rotating basis for 80-hour weeks.
• Maintains patient schedules and communicates with families and staff.
• Monitors patient condition daily (weight, skin care, reactions).
• Assists Radiation Oncologist in brachytherapy; oversees students.
• Participates in QA activities, tumor board, and clinical conferences.

Education

Associate's Degree (Required)

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Driver's License

Licensed in State of Ohio

Job description

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Job Description Summary

$25,000 SIGN-ON BONUS 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 gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible.

Dublin Methodist Hospital's Radiation Oncology department is hiring a full-time registered Radiation Therapist. This position is Monday-Friday.

The Radiation Therapist delivers 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.

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 as 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