Radiation Therapist
Portland, OR
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

ID: 63692234 Shift: Day 4x10-Hour (09:00 - 20:30); Day 5x8-Hour (06:00 - 15:30) Description: Alternating 5x8s 4x10s variable shifts between 0600-2030 Most likely 10s, may work 8s on occasionOBMI, ARRT (T), BLS requiredStrong background in CT simulation requiredNo on call, no floatingAdminister radiation therapy accurately as prescribed and planned by the physician. Demonstrate effective written communication skills; Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation. Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification. Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient. Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills in the clinical setting. Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment, and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment. Reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care. Observe the clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient, use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications, unusual reactions, and events to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist. Report any falls or injuries to the proper personnel immediately according to hospital policy and file reports accordingly. Utilize treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment. Safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines. Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Observe patient during treatment using both audible and visual methods. Prepare room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, bolus, lead protection devices, etc. Perform machine safety checks and/or warm up procedures; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority. Be able to perform all necessary machine and treatment QA. Construct immobilization devices and employ custom blocking techniques that are conducive to the prescribed radiation therapy. Utilize sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization. Maintain the electronic treatment record including, but not limited to, side effects, incidents, SSDs, patient issues, change in treatment set ups, etc. Communicate missed appointments to proper personnel. Train, mentor, and directly supervise radiation therapy students. Maintain daily treatment schedule. Incorporate department and hospital policies and procedures into care provided. Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.. Maintains CE credits and licensure Modified Time:7/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Samantha Bennett Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : 2 Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : Preferred LTAC Experience : Preferred Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : Preferred Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ARRT R, ARRT T, BLSSkills : Adult Acute Care*, Adult Outpatient, Benign Brain Tumors*, Calculate dose of radiation*, Care of the patient in restraints*, CBCT/kV/mV imaging, Chart check*, Craniospinal*, Crash Cart*, CT Simulation*, Custom Molds*, Custom Molds*, Custom Shield*, Custom shields*, Defibrillator*, Eclipse (Varian)*, Elekta Versa HD*, Emergency Cases*, External Beam Therapy, Field shaping*, GE*, Graves Disease*, Gynecomastia*, Heterotopic Bone*, HexaPOD*, Hodgkin s Lymphoma*, IMRT - Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Keloids*, Kidney Cancer*, Leukemia*, Lift/transfer devices*, Management/lead experience*, Non-Hodgkin s Lymphoma*, Pancreatic Cancer*, Patient/family teaching*, Pediatric Acute Care*, Pediatric Cancer*, Pediatric Outpatient, Philips*, Prophylactic Treatments*, Prostate Cancer with Seeds/Fiducials*, Radiation Safety, RayStation*, Respiratory Gating*, Siemens*, Simulation of Treatment Sites*, Starting and maintaining IVs*, Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)*, Superior Vena Cava*, Teaching Hospital*, Testicular cancer*, Total Body Irradiation*, Total Skin Irradiation*, TrueBeam*, TSEB (Total Skin Electron Beam)*, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams*, Varis- Vision/ ARIA*, Vision RT*, Wedges*, Mosaiq* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 4 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : 90 patients Number of Visits Per Day : 30 Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 560 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Lift Teams, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation Patient Diagnoses : - Special Procedures/Unit Details : - Special Equipment : - #Tier2 Travel Compliance Compliance document deadline is one week prior to start and labs must be completed within 48 hours of signing SSN- last 4 DOB- Full DOB RTO- Must have upfront (no more than 2 weeks) # of jobs in system we can sub: 2 Requires 2+ years experience Valid State License Preferred at time of submission Accepts locals/same rates apply References Required Work History Verification: Must include the last seven years of work history, including city and state for each position, dates of employment, and even PTO. Please also discuss with the candidate on the front end that someone will be reaching out. This can be a very extensive process! Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals nearby- Per unit Copy of Certifications- BLS/ACLS AHA- Traditional AHA/ Does not accept RQI Relias exams: OHSU requires a score of 85% or more Epic experience required to submit Background: Will not accept any Background or license hits. OHSU uses the Advanced Reporting system, which conducts a comprehensive, lifetime background review. These checks can be extensive and may take additional time to process. Return Staff Policy: must be gone 6+ months If a traveler calls into the e-line, if it s an RN, they are pushed to a Tuesday start, and if Allied, they are pushed to a Thursday start Modules: Modules are non-billable RN - average 4.5 hours Non-RN - average 2.25 hours Modules are completed pre-start, and vary based on profession Modules are recorded via transcripts Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceCompliance document deadline is one week prior to start and labs must be completed within 48 hours of signingSSN- last 4DOB- Full DOBRTO- Must have upfront (no more than 2 weeks)# of jobs in system we can sub: 2Requires 2+ years experienceValid State License Preferred at time of submissionAccepts locals/same rates applyReferences RequiredWork History Verification: Must include the last seven years of work history, including city and state for each position, dates of employment, and even PTO. Please also discuss with the candidate on the front end that someone will be reaching out. This can be a very extensive process!Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals nearby- Per unitCopy of Certifications- BLS/ACLS AHA- Traditional AHA/Does not accept RQIRelias exams: OHSU requires a score of 85% or moreEpic experience required to submitBackground: Will not accept any Background or license hits. OHSU uses the Advanced Reporting system, which conducts a comprehensive, lifetime background review. These checks can be extensive and may take additional time to process.Return Staff Policy: must be gone 6+ monthsIf a traveler calls into the e-line, if it s an RN, they are pushed to a Tuesday start, and if Allied, they are pushed to a Thursday startModules:Modules are non-billableRN - average 4.5 hoursNon-RN - average 2.25 hoursModules are completed pre-start, and vary based on professionModules are recorded via transcripts Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91