Radiation Therapist - Full Time Days (63736)

Paycom - ATS; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: $20,000

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center is seeking a Radiation Therapist to perform radiotherapy procedures and provide patient care under physician direction. You will deliver prescribed therapy and monitor responses while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires an associate degree in radiography with ARRT certification and an Ohio license, with 1–2 years of experience preferred. The position includes day shifts and a strong team approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Associate degree in radiography with a certification in Radiation Therapy.
• Bachelors degree in Radiation Therapy is preferred.
• Graduate of a JRCERT approved school registered through the ARRT in Radiation Therapy.
• State of Ohio licensed radiation therapist; ARRT license; CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
• Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedures; observes patient for any unusual reactions or events during treatment.
• Schedules patients for treatments; interfaces with physicist at initiation of treatment; consults with supportive care physicians, nurses and social workers.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient; transfers immobilized patient from stretcher to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, IVs, oxygen, respirator, chest tubes, and other life support; positions patient in prescribed anatomical positions for treatment.
• Prepares electronic and/or written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

ARRT Certification

OH License

CPR Certified

Education

Associate degree in Radiography

Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy

JRCERT approved program

Job description

# Radiation Therapist - Full Time Days (63736)\\*FMC Main Campus - Lancaster, OH 43130## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time 1.0Job ShiftDayTravel PercentageNo Driving RequiredCategoryClinical## Description**Bonus: $20,000**For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers **exceptional care** to our patients by creating **exceptional experiences** for our employees.The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.**Pay Rate: $30.29-$49.88 hourly****Job Description:**The Radiation Therapist performs radiotherapy procedures as prescribed by a physician according to established standards and practices. Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies.* Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.* Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedures; observes patient for any unusual reactions or events during treatment.* Follows established departmental and hospital policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards.* Schedules patients for treatments; interfaces with physicist at initiation of treatment; consults with supportive care physicians, nurses and social workers.* Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification, ensuring accurate treatments.* Prepares electronic and/or written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports.* Prepares room and equipment for patient; transfers immobilized patient from stretcher to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, IVs, oxygen, respirator, chest tubes, and other life support; positions patient in prescribed anatomical positions for treatment.* Reinforces recommendations given to patient by the physician, dietician, or other care provider, concerning reactions to treatment and care of the irradiated area, and prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects.* Performs verification and port film exposures for all treated areas and makes corrections or changes to therapy as directed by physician.* Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educations programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.## Qualifications**Job Qualifications:*** A minimum of Associates degree in radiography with a certification in Radiation Therapy is required.* Bachelors degree in Radiation Therapy is preferred.* Graduate of a JRCERT approved school registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.* State of Ohio licensed radiation therapist; ARRT license; CPR certified.* A minimum of 1-2 years of Radiation Therapy experience is preferred.Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often.