Radiology:Radiation Therapist

Job Title: Radiation Therapist

City/State: Lancaster, Ohio

Shift: Days, Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Contract Length: 6 weeks

Start Date: 06/29/2026

Job Description:

Under general supervision, 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.

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.
• 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, and progress reports.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient; positions patient in prescribed anatomical positions for treatment.
• Performs verification and port film exposures for all treated areas and makes corrections or changes to therapy as directed by physician.

Requirements:

• A minimum of an associate’s degree in radiography with a certification in radiation therapy is required; a bachelor’s 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.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and make independent decisions.