Radiation Oncology Therapist
Salem, OR
The Judge Group
4x10 hrs, Days

Radiation Oncology Therapist
Shifts between 6am and 7pm Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
13 week contract
ASAP start
No call required

Credentials Required:
• ARRT National Radiology Lic
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) State licensure required
• Basic Life Support

Experience:
• Minimum of one (1) year Radiation Therapy experience
• Varian TrueBeam or Edge, Aria


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. SBRT, SRS, and Breathhold Visual Management.
• Fast pace environment treating 70-95 patients per day on three treatment machines.

Responsibilities:
Simulate and administer radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and as directed by the Radiation Physicist and Dosimetrist.
• Interpret the prescription and treatment plan.
•Complete Patient Identification processes per department procedure.
• Maintain audio and visual surveillance of the patient during treatment.
• Consistently and accurately position the patient for treatment.
• Image patient as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Consistently and accurately annotate portal images as appropriate.
• Observe patient for side-effects of radiation, changes in behavior, or unusual reactions and report observations to the Radiation Oncologist, nurse, or supervisor.
• Use digital camera to document treatment position and tattoos or field borders on patient’s skin.
• Safely transfer patient from stretcher or wheelchair using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Perform simple RadCalc calculations for emergency treatments.
• Construct quality immobilization devices that promote reproducible patient positioning.
• Accurately and visibly tattoo patient as appropriate and practice safe handling of needles.
• Participate in daily chart rounds to coordinate patient care.
• Complete Aria chart check per department policy.
• Complete weekly block room cleaning and HEPA filter checks, and document appropriately.
•Accurately fabricate custom blocks.
• Coordinate simulation with clinic to support continuity of care.