Radiation Therapist

Salem Hospital; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is recruiting a Radiation Therapist to deliver precise radiation treatments, assist with simulation and planning, and ensure patient safety across the care process. The role suits a compassionate, detail-oriented team player with experience in radiation oncology workflows and equipment QA.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT certification (or eligibility), Oregon licensure, and BLS, with a track record in handling SBRT/SRS and quality assurance on Varian/GE systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in radiation therapy.
• ARRT certification in radiation therapy, or eligible to obtain within six months of hire for new graduates.
• Radiation Therapist licensure via the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and administer radiation treatments per the radiation oncologist's prescription and under the direction of the physicist and dosimetrist, interpret treatment plans and perform simple RadCalc calculations for emergency treatments.
• Position patients consistently and accurately, construct quality immobilization devices, fabricate custom blocks and apply tattoos using safe needle handling.
• Complete patient identification per department procedure, safely transfer patients using proper body mechanics, maintain continuous audio and visual monitoring during treatment and observe for side effects, behavior changes or unusual reactions and report findings to the oncologist, nurse or supervisor.
• Perform imaging as directed by the radiation oncologist, accurately annotate portal images and use digital photography to document treatment positions and field borders.
• Complete daily machine warm-up and quality assurance checks, practice ALARA principles when imaging and immediately report equipment malfunctions, prescription deviations or red flags to the appropriate supervisor, engineer or physicist.
• Document daily treatment delivery and services in Aria, accurately charge at the point of service, maintain the daily schedule in Time Planner and include all required elements such as reasons for missed treatments.
• Coordinate simulation with the clinic, participate in daily chart rounds, team huddles and debriefs following qualifying situations to support continuity of care and safe practice.
• Maintain a clean treatment environment by completing weekly block room cleaning and HEPA filter checks and documenting results per policy.
• Function as a collaborative team member by supporting other treatment machines, assuming on-call duty as scheduled, providing clinical instruction to radiation therapy students and assisting with student records, peer review and meetings.

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in radiation therapy

Job description

Location: Salem Hospital, 875 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Department: Radiation Oncology

Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Your role with us

The radiation therapist at Salem Health plays a key role in delivering precise radiation treatments, supporting simulation and treatment planning and ensuring patient safety throughout the care process. This position is a great fit for a compassionate and technically skilled individual with strong attention to detail who can balance clinical accuracy with empathetic patient interaction. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team member with experience in radiation oncology workflows, equipment quality assurance and electronic documentation.

What you'll do

• Simulate and administer radiation treatments per the radiation oncologist's prescription and under the direction of the physicist and dosimetrist, interpret treatment plans and perform simple RadCalc calculations for emergency treatments.
• Position patients consistently and accurately, construct quality immobilization devices, fabricate custom blocks and apply tattoos using safe needle handling.
• Complete patient identification per department procedure, safely transfer patients using proper body mechanics, maintain continuous audio and visual monitoring during treatment and observe for side effects, behavior changes or unusual reactions and report findings to the oncologist, nurse or supervisor.
• Perform imaging as directed by the radiation oncologist, accurately annotate portal images and use digital photography to document treatment positions and field borders.
• Complete daily machine warm-up and quality assurance checks, practice ALARA principles when imaging and immediately report equipment malfunctions, prescription deviations or red flags to the appropriate supervisor, engineer or physicist.
• Document daily treatment delivery and services in Aria, accurately charge at the point of service, maintain the daily schedule in Time Planner and include all required elements such as reasons for missed treatments.
• Coordinate simulation with the clinic, participate in daily chart rounds, team huddles and debriefs following qualifying situations to support continuity of care and safe practice.
• Maintain a clean treatment environment by completing weekly block room cleaning and HEPA filter checks and documenting results per policy.
• Function as a collaborative team member by supporting other treatment machines, assuming on-call duty as scheduled, providing clinical instruction to radiation therapy students and assisting with student records, peer review and meetings.

Required qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in radiation therapy.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in radiation therapy, or eligible to obtain within six months of hire for new graduates.
• Radiation Therapist licensure via the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional information

• Ideal candidates will have experience with Linear Accelerators, particularly Varian Truebeam, Varian Edge, and GE Lightspeed CT, as well as expertise in SBRT, SRS, HyperArc, and respiratory management techniques.
• Top candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empathize with patients and families navigating challenging situations.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization, from leadership to front-line staff, is crucial in this fast-paced environment, where 70-95 patients are treated daily on three treatment machines.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].