Radiation Oncology Therapist
Salem, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiation Oncology Therapist

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Administer radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist and directed by Radiation Physicist and Dosimetrist.
• Work in a fast-paced environment treating 70-95 patients per day on three treatment machines.
• Shifts between 7am and 7pm, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
• No call required.
• ASAP start date.

Required Credentials

• ARRT National Radiology License
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) State licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year Radiation Therapy experience (highest required).
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam or Edge, Aria systems preferred.

Education

• Successful completion of a Radiation Therapy program required.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic operations of Linear Accelerators; Varian Truebeam, Trilogy, Acuity, and GE Lightspeed CT preferred.
• Experience with SBRT, SRS, and Breathhold Visual Management.
• Ability to simulate and administer radiation treatments accurately.
• Patient positioning, imaging, and annotation of portal images.
• Observation and reporting of patient side-effects or unusual reactions.
• Use of digital camera for treatment documentation.
• Safe patient transfer techniques.
• Perform simple RadCalc calculations for emergency treatments.
• Construct quality immobilization devices.
• Accurate tattooing and safe needle handling.
• Participation in daily chart rounds and completion of Aria chart checks.
• Weekly block room cleaning and HEPA filter checks.
• Fabrication of custom blocks.
• Coordination with clinic for continuity of care.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 90 days of start.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine or facility-specific declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccines.
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination.
  • Varicella titer or vaccination series or declination.
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (year-round).
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite within the first week of starting.
• Badge photo with white background required at least 8 days prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Competency exams with passing scores required.
• References: 2 references within last 2 years showing 1 year in comparable specialty; at least one supervisory reference within last 12 months.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic radiation oncology environment with advanced technology and a supportive team.