Radiation Therapist

OhioHealth is seeking a compassionate Radiation Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will deliver safe, accurate radiation treatments, collaborate closely with oncologists and nurses, and support patients and families through every stage of care. You'll use advanced technology while following strict safety and quality standards. OhioHealth offers an inclusive, supportive culture with strong opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on community health across Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely using linear accelerators and related equipment
• Verify patient identity, treatment site, and treatment parameters before each session, following established protocols and safety checklists
• Position and immobilize patients using appropriate devices and techniques to ensure precise and reproducible treatments
• Operate treatment, imaging, and simulation equipment, including CT simulators, record-and-verify systems, and treatment planning interfaces as appropriate to role
• Monitor patients during and immediately after treatment, assessing tolerance and responding to distress, side effects, or emergencies according to clinical guidelines
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record and oncology information systems for all treatments, verifications, and patient interactions
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other team members to review treatment plans, discuss patient progress, and address technical or clinical concerns
• Adhere strictly to radiation safety, infection prevention, and quality assurance policies to protect patients, staff, and self from unnecessary exposure and risk
• Educate patients and families about the radiation therapy process, expected experiences, and self-care measures, offering compassionate support and clear communication
• Participate in ongoing education, competency validation, and process-improvement initiatives to enhance care quality and support innovation in radiation oncology at Ohio
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Required Skills

• Radiation therapy equipment operation (linear accelerators, CT simulators)
• Treatment planning and delivery for radiation oncology patients
• Reading and interpreting radiation treatment plans and dose calculations
• Patient positioning and immobilization techniques
• Use of electronic medical record (EMR) and oncology information systems
• Radiation safety and quality assurance procedures
• Infection prevention and control in clinical settings
• Venipuncture and IV contrast administration (as permitted by scope)
• Basic life support (BLS) and emergency response in treatment area
• Interdisciplinary communication with oncologists, physicists, and nurses
• Patient education and counseling regarding radiation treatments
• Documentation and regulatory compliance in healthcare
• Time management in a high-volume clinical environment
• Critical thinking and clinical problem-solving
• Operation and care of imaging equipment used in radiation therapy