Radiation Oncology Therapist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

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

Job Description

• Position: Radiation Oncology Therapist
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, shifts between 6am and 7pm, 40 hours per week
• No call required
• Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Simulate and administer radiation treatments as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist and directed by Radiation Physicist and Dosimetrist
• Interpret prescription and treatment plan
• Complete patient identification processes
• Maintain audio and visual surveillance of patients during treatment
• Accurately position patients for treatment
• Image patients as directed
• Annotate portal images appropriately
• Monitor patients for side effects or unusual reactions and report accordingly
• Document treatment positions and tattoos/field borders using digital camera
• Safely transfer patients using proper body mechanics
• Perform simple RadCalc calculations for emergency treatments
• Construct quality immobilization devices for reproducible positioning
• Accurately tattoo patients and practice safe needle handling
• Participate in daily chart rounds to coordinate care
• Complete Aria chart checks and weekly block room cleaning and HEPA filter checks
• Fabricate custom blocks and coordinate simulation with clinic for continuity of care

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Oregon
• ARRT National Radiology License (Radiation Therapy)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Education

• Completion of a Radiation Therapy program

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Radiation Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam or Edge, Aria systems

Additional Requirements & 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 every 30 days
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or facility-specific declination
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity verification
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity verification
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (year-round)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite within first week of start
• Photo for badge required at least 8 days prior to start
• Completion of required facility-specific Healthstream modules by due date
• References: 2 references within last 2 years showing 1 year in comparable specialty, with at least one supervisory reference within last 12 months

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for Radiation Therapists with at least 1 year of experience, licensed in Oregon, and comfortable working with advanced radiation therapy equipment in a high-volume clinical setting.