Radiation Therapy Specialist (Float)

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR seeks an experienced Radiation Therapist to provide ionizing radiation per the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. You will deliver the prescribed therapy, perform simulation and localization procedures, manage care documentation, and mentor newer staff.

Responsibilities include patient education, daily QA, portal imaging, imaging transfer to charts, and strict radiation safety practices. Requires ARRT and Oregon licensure before hire.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program prior to the date of hire.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire; ARRT Certification - Radiation Therapy Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the prescribed, planned course of therapy.
• Perform simulation/tumor localization procedures.
• Schedule, carry out and document orders in the electronic chart.
• Mentor new graduates as needed by the department.
• Educate the patient on the procedure prior to performing.
• Perform linear accelerator warm-up and daily QA checks.
• Take weekly portal images for treatment verification; obtain physician sign-off.
• Capture patient photos and treatment field photos for the chart.
• Verify patient and chart IDs; prepare the treatment room and immobilization devices.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient education

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Radiation safety knowledge

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

Tools

Record and Verify system

Varian linear accelerators

CT simulation

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR seeks an experienced Radiation Therapist to provide ionizing radiation per the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. You will deliver the prescribed therapy, perform simulation and localization procedures, manage care documentation, and mentor newer staff.

Responsibilities include patient education, daily QA, portal imaging, imaging transfer to charts, and strict radiation safety practices. Requires ARRT and Oregon licensure before hire.