Chief Radiation Therapist - Medical Search Associates

TITLE: Chief Radiation Therapist
LOCATION: Centerburg, Ohio

Here are the top 5 points for this Radiation Therapist position:

• Competitive Salary and Sign-On Bonus: Offers a full-time salary range of $84,000 - $107,000 annually, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Licensing and Experience Requirements: Requires a graduate from an approved Radiation Therapy Training Program with a current ARRT (T) license, Ohio Department of Health Radiation Therapist license, and BLS certification; 3-5 years of experience in radiation therapy, particularly in simulation and planning, is essential.
• Schedule and Work-Life Balance: The position follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 7 am to 3:30 pm with a call rotation (1 week on, 2 weeks off), no weekends, and no holidays, providing a favorable work-life balance.
• Quality Assurance and Equipment Oversight: Responsibilities include performing and logging quality checks on radiation therapy equipment, developing QA/QI plans, and ensuring compliance with Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards.
• Comprehensive Technical and Administrative Role: Duties cover both technical functions, such as using the VARIAN linear accelerator and CT Simulation Unit, and administrative tasks, including staff training, policy review, billing procedures, and patient care coordination.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a smaller community with access to big-city amenities, making it a balanced choice for career growth and quality of life.

Now is your chance to join a top hospital where career growth and opportunity await you.
They are committed to building healthcare teams whose care exceeds the expectations of their patients and community and are looking for individuals who share the same values.
You could live or work in a small town close to Columbus, Ohio so you can be offered all the amenities of a small town and big city at the same time?
If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on..
What they are looking for:
•Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Training Program.
•Current license from the ARRT specific to Radiation Therapy - ARRT (T)
•Maintain a valid Radiation Therapist license from the Ohio Department of Health.
•3-5 years of radiation therapy experience is required with specific training in simulation and planning; Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
•Current American Heart Association Heathcare Provider (BLS) certification required.
Hours and compensation potential:
•Position is for full time, Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm(call rotation is on 1 week and off 2 weeks). No weekends and no holidays.
•Range is between 84K-107K depending on experience. Full benefit package including a 15K sign on bonus.
What you will be doing:
•Performs job functions of a radiation therapist as well as administrative duties as assigned by department director.
•Reviews, writes, and updates radiation policy and procedures.
•Educates staff on policy and procedures and ODH requirements.
•Reviews Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Administrative Code requirements and assists department director with meeting those requirements.
•Monitors and assures all equipment quality checks are completed and logged and that all equipment is in safe and satisfactory working condition.
•Monitors and assures preventative maintenance and repair(s) are completed.
•Chairs and documents radiation therapy Quality Assurance and Improvement meetings.
•Assists with developing QA/QI plans. Acts as a resource for staff; assists director with meeting Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards.
•Assists with coordinating patient care based on patient needs.
•Assists in the selection, training, and orientation of radiation therapy personnel.
•Assists director with staff competencies and evaluations.
•Understands and is up-to-date on radiation oncology billing procedures and assists director with edits/audits.
•Assists physicist with quality and safety requirements; assists with implementation and continuous use of electronic medical record.
Complete understanding of the therapy equipment which includes but is not limited to:
-The VARIAN linear accelerator and patient protection devices
-Hardware and software for all patient information systems (HIS, PACS, RIS, IMPAC, etc)
-CT Simulation Unit
-Portal Vision
Additional info:
•Join us northeast of Columbus and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our community. If you're a passionate Radiation Therapist seeking a rewarding career in a collaborative healthcare environment, apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us!