Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Description:

Providence is calling a Radiation Therapist to Providence Medford Medical Center in Medford, OR. This is a full-time, day shift position. Our hours of operation are 7am - 5pm. Our Caregivers support these clinic hours. Our team utilizes modern programs and equipment such as Elekta Versa HD, Varian 21EX, MOSAIQ, and RayStation to treat 3D, VMAT, and SBRT. For our robust HDR program, Verisource and BrachyVision are used. Candidates who are familiar with any of these programs are highly encouraged to apply. Aside from the fantastic benefits offered by Providence on day 1, we are currently offering relocation assistance to new hire or rehire Caregivers who qualify for the program.

Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system.

Description:

We are seeking a Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology that will perform simulations and delivers therapeutic ionizing radiation to the patient as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Assists the physician and fellow employees to provide optimum care and treatment to the patients.

In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• Be responsible for keeping abreast of current technical trends and procedures used in the care and treatment of radiation therapy patients and the ability of applying such knowledge
• Participate in continuing education through attendance in appropriate meetings, conferences, classes and literature review
• Actively communicate ideas, current techniques, meeting information, and similar information to co-workers and students
• Provide active participation in the weekly treatment evaluation sessions (i.e. Chart Rounds)
• Openly discusses specific and general patient problems, condition and concerns
• Contribute to solution of treatment technique problems
• Provide appropriate and understandable information to the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient regarding health care and potential problems during radiation therapy
• In cooperation with the nursing staff, Radiation Oncologist and other care providers, responsible for monitoring patients' physical, emotional and psychological status during their course of treatment
• Responsible for proficient and accurate performance in simulation:
• Independently operate simulation equipment in a safe and proper manner
• Perform routine CT simulations with basic knowledge of proper positioning in accordance with daily treatment
• Perform advanced simulation techniques in cooperation with the dosimetrist and/or physicist
• Document concise treatment set-up instructions to provide accurate daily reproducibility of patient treatment position and technique
• Construct and utilize immobilization devices
• Operate and understand the function of the treatment machines, and accessory equipment (i.e. block fabrication, immobilization devices, Portal imager)
• Responsible for morning warm-up checks for quality control
• Identify and report any malfunctions and/or deficiencies to the appropriate staff member
• Accurately deliver the prescribed course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision
• Maintain patients daily treatment record in accordance with departmental charting standards and is responsible for accurate completion of daily patient statistics and charges
• Check prescription, diagnosis, consent forms and patient identification
• Document concise treatment set-up instructions to provide accurate daily reproducibility of patient treatment position and technique
• Check and approve treatment plan with treatment sheet (and documents) to verify correct axis, tattoos, gantry / collimator angles, SSD's, monitor units and energy utilized for each patient's treatment
• Assist in teaching radiation therapy students by means of clinical practice
• Assist in development and maintenance of up-to-date teaching procedures

Qualifications:

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology program
• Must be registered or board-eligible, by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Current State of Oregon Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) licensure

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• One (1) year of experience in Radiation Therapy

About Providence in Oregon

As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.

The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,

"Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time."

Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.

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Our Mission

As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

About Us

Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Category: Radiation Therapy

Location: Oregon-Medford

Req ID: 343270