Radiation Therapist

US Oncology Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 68,880 - 104,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. in Eugene, Oregon is actively seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for accurately administering therapeutic doses of radiation while ensuring patient safety. Our multidisciplinary team is at the forefront of care, and you will work in a supportive environment utilizing advanced technology. The position offers competitive pay between $50-$76, depending on various factors, including experience and performance, along with excellent benefits like M/D/V and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must possess OBMI License at time of Start Date – ARRT license is required.
• BLS Certification is necessary.
• Ability to interpret computerized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments.
• Maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records.
• Participates in training newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in managing patient appointment schedules.

Skills

Radiation therapy technology knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program

Bachelor Degree preferred

Tools

Varian linear accelerators

ARIA record and verify system

GE 580 Optima CT Simulator

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-$76. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

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. 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.