Radiation Therapist, Outpatient, Per Diem days

Adventist Health

80d • $49 - $67

About The Position

This position is on-site, located in Portland, Oregon. The salary range for this position is $49.01 - $67.23/hour plus a 15% per diem differential added to base salary. In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy [R.T.(T)(ARRT)] and applicable State Certification of Therapeutic Radiologic Technology (RTT): Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
• Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services: Preferred
• ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
• State Radiologic Tech (RT): Required
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Healthstream Basic Life Support (HS-BLS) or HeartCode BLS (HBLS): Required

Responsibilities

• Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.
• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification.
• Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.
• Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices.
• Transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
• Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment.
• Reports reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician.
• Maintains a variety of records, including records of daily treatment.
• Maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees