Radiation Oncology Therapist
About The Position
A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Radiation Oncology Therapist to join its outpatient Radiation Oncology team in Grants Pass, Oregon. This position combines hands-on radiation therapy responsibilities with leadership, staff development, and operational support. The Radiation Oncology Therapist will provide safe, accurate, and compassionate treatment while helping guide less-experienced team members and supporting the department supervisor. The department treats approximately 30 patients daily and provides advanced radiation therapies, including 3D conformal radiation therapy, IMRT, SBRT, and SRS. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Radiation Therapist who is ready to take on greater clinical and leadership responsibility within a collaborative oncology environment.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or a related accredited program
- Minimum of three years of experience as a Radiation Therapist
- ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy, ARRT(T)
- Current Oregon Board of Medical Imaging Radiation Therapy license, or ability to obtain the required license before starting
- Current Basic Life Support certification upon hire
- Thorough knowledge of radiation oncology theories, procedures, treatment techniques, and equipment
- Experience performing equipment quality assurance and treatment-unit warm-up procedures
- Ability to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule
- Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and patient-care skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with at least one additional Radiation Therapist during treatment operations
Nice To Haves
- Previous lead, senior, preceptor, or supervisory experience
- Experience with Elekta Infinity treatment equipment
- Experience with GE Discovery CT equipment
- Experience using Mosaiq
- Experience administering 3D, IMRT, SBRT, and SRS treatments
- Experience with breath-hold treatment techniques and Active Breathing Coordinator equipment
- Previous experience in an outpatient cancer center or hospital-based Radiation Oncology department
Responsibilities
- Administer radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions, dosimetry calculations, and established treatment plans
- Provide leadership, training, technical guidance, and support to Radiation Therapy staff
- Assist the department supervisor with daily operations, workflow coordination, problem-solving, and service improvements
- Perform equipment warm-up procedures and required quality-assurance checks on treatment machines and the CT scanner
- Accurately position patients using immobilization and positioning devices established during simulation
- Work closely with Radiation Oncologists during treatment planning and simulation
- Deliver advanced radiation treatments, including 3D, IMRT, SBRT, and SRS
- Operate Elekta Infinity radiation therapy equipment, including the Active Breathing Coordinator breath-hold system
- Operate the GE Discovery CT system for simulation and treatment-planning procedures
- Review patient anatomy, treatment marks, positioning instructions, and treatment parameters before delivering therapy
- Document treatment notes, dose delivery, and patient information accurately within the Mosaiq oncology information system
- Coordinate daily treatment activities with physicians, residents, nurses, physicists, dosimetrists, and ancillary departments
- Monitor patients closely throughout treatment and communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate clinical team
- Maintain a compassionate, attentive, and professional bedside manner throughout each patient's course of treatment
- Promote patient safety, treatment accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient departmental operations
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Relocation assistance, with the amount determined during the offer process
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents, beginning within 30 days of hire
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contributions and matching
- Generous earned time off
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment programs
- Professional development and continuing-education opportunities
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
