Radiation Therapist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Radiation Oncology Therapist

Location: Salem, Oregon Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Start: ASAP Call: No call required

Schedule

• Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Monday through Friday
• 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in Oregon (Oregon Board of Medical Imaging state licensure)
• ARRT National Radiology License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Radiation Therapist, with experience within the last year
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam or Edge
• Experience with Epic

Role Details

• Treats 70 to 95 patients per day on three treatment machines in a fast-paced environment
• Simulates and administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and directed by the Radiation Physicist and Dosimetrist
• Performs patient identification, positioning, imaging, and monitoring during treatment
• Fabricates immobilization devices and custom blocks, and performs tattooing
• Completes chart checks, performs simple RadCalc calculations for emergency treatments, and participates in daily chart rounds

Pre-Start Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, with a 7-year search
• Exclusion screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG) within 30 days of start, repeated every 30 days
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within one year of start
• TB screening: 2 negative PPDs or a negative QuantiFERON Gold/T-spot within one year of start
• Immunity documentation for rubeola, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella, or declination where applicable
• Tdap vaccine or declination
• Annual flu vaccine or signed declination
• Rad Tech Exposure History Request Form, completed 2 weeks before start
• Two references within the last 2 years, showing 1 year in a comparable specialty, with at least one supervisory reference (Charge RN acceptable) within the last 12 months
• Clear copy of driver's license or state ID (passport accepted in its place)
• Badge photo (white background, JPEG) due at least 8 days before start
• Facility competency exam with an 80% passing score
• Facility HealthStream modules, due by the document due date