The Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately administering therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. They also maintain patient treatment records, assist with billing, and participate in the clinical instruction of students and new staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited radiation therapy technology program and hold an ARRT license and OBMI license. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and BLS certification is required.
bachelor degreePatient CareBillingRadiation TherapyClinical InstructionIonizing Radiation AdministrationTreatment Plan InterpretationElectronic Medical Record ManagementIMRTSBRTSRSCT SimulationVarian Linear AcceleratorsAlignRTHDR Unit OperationARIA Record And Verify3D-Conformal Therapy
Job description
Overview
Radiation Therapist The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team in Eugene, Oregon.
We offer cutting edge treatments and services to each patient.
Our multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology team puts each patient at the forefront of our care, with safety as our top priority.
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately administering therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation according to the approved prescription of the Radiation Oncologist.
The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $50.00-$81.00 The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity, etc. $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days $2,500 bonus after 12 months $5,000 bonus after 18 months Relocation assistance is available for candidates relocating to the area; details will be discussed during the hiring process.
Employment Type: Full Time, 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/week)
Benefits
M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k), paid time off Location: Eugene, OR
Responsibilities
Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist.
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 interprets a computerized treatment plan.
Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Current Equipment: Three Varian linear accelerators: Halcyon, Trilogy and TrueBeam GE 580 Optima CT Simulator Nucletron microSelection HDR unit ARIA record and verify system AlignRT Procedures include but are not limited to: 3D-conformal therapy IMRT FSRT SBRT DIBH SRS
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
Bachelor Degree preferred OBMI License at time of Start Date – ARRT license Required BLS Certification 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k)
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 automobile. The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
