Radiation Therapist
Portland, Oregon
Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 536
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Radiation Therapist
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Unknown
• Weekends: Not required
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Staffing Ratios: 2 therapists per each linear accelerator (linac)
• Preferred Experience: Elekta, Mosaiq, ExacTrac (preferred but not required)
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed; OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic 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) (if applicable)
• State Professional License – Copy required; CPDH certificate required for RTs working in California
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other, if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required every 2 years if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)
• Tech Certification Verification (for Allied Professionals)

Note: Certification requirements may vary based on clinical track and facility policies.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: Within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually. Includes SSN trace, Death Master Index, nationwide sex offender check, education verification, MVR (if home health), and state-specific abuse/neglect searches if applicable.
• E-Verify Attestation required.
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; international education requires additional documentation.
• State-Specific Searches: Required for Washington and Oregon placements, including WSP/WATCH and OBRA Registry for CNAs in Washington.
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; instant tests not accepted.
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years (6 months for CNAs).
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Fit Mask Test: Required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; must be updated annually.
• Immunizations and Vaccines:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B – vaccination series or signed declination; special rules for Alaska placements
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine (required during flu season; declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine or Declination (required if onsite)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for all new travel starts on or after 2/5/2024; annual clearance for respirator use.

Competency and Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable by profession.
• Color Blind Testing: May be required on a unit-by-unit basis.
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable by specialty.
• Skills Checklists: Required for applicable units and must be updated annually.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance.
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required.
• Epic Training: Completion of Epic modules required prior to or shortly after start, depending on region and role.
• WorkRamp Modules: Completion of required pre-start, specialty, regional, and annual regulatory training modules via WorkRamp LMS platform. Modules vary by profession, specialty, and region.

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position at a short-term acute care hospital in Portland, Oregon.
• The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.
• No weekend or block scheduling required.
• Experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, and ExacTrac systems is preferred but not mandatory.
• Charting is done in Epic.
• Parking is free for staff.

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