Radiation Therapist

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Salary: Wages start at $49.34 an hour and the midpoint is $61.67 an hour. Increases are based years of experience in the field.

External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!

Position Summary

Under the administrative supervision of the operations manager, director of radiation oncology services and the professional direction of a radiation oncologist, the radiation therapist performs various radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail. The radiation therapist may be assigned to provide specific instruction to technology students and/or ancillary personnel and may be required to assist in the development of new techniques for simulations and/or treatments, in the use of new equipment and the development of new devices.

The Heimann Cancer Center is a brand-new comprehensive Cancer Center that opened in 2022! It is the most advanced home for cancer treatment in the region. It offers everything from advanced imaging, labs and top-of-the-line treatment to pharmacy and expanded support services, greatly increasing the ease and access of cancer services for patients.

Our state of the art technology includes:

• Three Treatment Bunkers
• TrueBeam machine
• Radixact Machine: The latest generation of Tomotherapy platform

As the Radiation Therapist at Asante, you will have the opportunity to:

• Closely interact with and treating patients while building supportive, nurturing relationships with the patient.
• Provide accurate and precise delivery of radiation in a dynamic teamwork favored atmosphere.
• Work closely with Radiation Oncologists and nursing staff to coordinate consistent patient care and treatment.
• Develop and maintain a scientific understanding of radiation, its effects, and how to safely deliver it using a linear accelerator and Tomotherapy unit.
• Acquire patient data using a CT scanner and build positioning devices while partnering with seasoned dosimetrists.
• Work with physics and engineering staff to problem solve and report machine problems.

Qualifications

Education

• Thorough knowledge of theory, practices, procedures, and equipment used in the field of radiation oncology is required.

Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed in Radiation Therapy by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) with certification in Radiation Therapy ARRT (T) required upon start.
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.