Radiation Therapist (RTT) — Lancaster, Ohio
Under general supervision, the Radiation Therapist performs radiotherapy procedures as prescribed by a physician according to established standards and practices. This role provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (8 hours), with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Associate degree in radiography with a certification in radiation therapy; 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 certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) experience in Radiation Therapy; Ohio Department of Health license preferred upon submission; TrueBeam and Aria experience preferred; 1–2 years of radiation therapy experience preferred.
- 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 patients for unusual reactions or events during treatment.
- Follows established departmental and facility policies, procedures, quality improvement objectives, and safety/environmental/infection control standards.
- Schedules patients for treatments; interfaces with the physicist at initiation of treatment; consults with supportive care physicians, nurses, and social workers.
- Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification to ensure accurate treatments.
- Prepares electronic and/or written documentation as required, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other professional reports.
- Prepares rooms and equipment for patients; transfers immobilized patients to the treatment couch and positions patients in prescribed anatomical positions for treatment.
- Reinforces recommendations given by physicians, dietitians, or other care providers regarding reactions to treatment and care of the irradiated area, including 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 the physician.
- Enhances professional growth through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
**Benefits:**The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
