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

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Assignment is firm for 14 weeks, with the goal to cover through the Labor Day weekend.
• No floating between units.
• No on-call, weekend, or block schedule requirements.
• Expected patient ratio: 2:1.
• Experienced traveler preferred.
• Preferred experience with Elekta and MOSAIQ systems.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Oregon.
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience.
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year.

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society.
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable).
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable).
• Other certifications as required by clinical track or facility.

Required Documents & Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccine or declination.
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024.
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background).

Additional Requirements

• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements.
  • Specialty-specific modules for travel caregivers.
  • Regional and facility-specific modules as assigned.
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.

Work Environment

• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 536
• Teaching hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Notes

• Candidate may be required to float to other nearby facilities within the region.
• Fit mask testing required annually; onsite testing available if needed.
• No weekend or on-call shifts required.
• Experienced travelers preferred, especially those familiar with Elekta and MOSAIQ systems.

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists seeking a 14-week travel assignment in Portland, Oregon, with a stable schedule and supportive facility environment.