Radiation Therapist

Overview:

POSITION: Radiation Therapist

LOCATION: Mack Road (2960 Mack Road Fairfield, OH 45014)

WEEKLY HOURS: 40

OHC – Specialists in Cancer and Blood disorders, is seeking a full time Radiation Therapist to work at our Fairfield Radiation location. As the only independent adult cancer program in the region, we offer Medical, Radiation, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Gynecologic, and Breast Surgical Oncology services. OHC supports a robust cancer research and clinical trials program, neuro-oncology, cancer genetics specialists and supportive care program.

The Radiation Therapist administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Paramount job functions are accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose. OHC has been fighting cancer on the front lines for more than 38 years. We are now one of the nation’s largest independent oncology practices, as well as the region’s premier source of treatment for nearly every form of adult cancer and complex blood disorder. At its heart, our approach to cancer care is simple – to surround our patients with everything they need so they can focus on what matters most: beating cancer!

Why choose OHC?

You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC’s benefits include:

• 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from
• 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans
• A company matched 401K plan
• Profit sharing plan for clinical employees
• Competitive salaries
• Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• A generous PTO plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Program
• Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee
• Wellness Program
• Yearly merit raises
• Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities of the Radiation Therapist include but are not limited to:

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT. ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.