Radiation Therapist

St. Charles Health System-posted 3 months ago

$50 - $75/Yr

Bend, OR

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The Radiation Therapist accurately delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision. Assists the physician and fellow caregivers in maintaining optimum care and treatment of the radiation therapy patient. Works in conjunction with the staff to maintain efficient patient flow. The cancer center at St. Charles Health System is a comprehensive cancer center that provides holistic care to our patients, including chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship, and other supportive care treatments. All of our staff support our patients in the various stages of their treatments.

Accurately delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision.
Understands fully the function of the treatment machines/simulators and accessory equipment in order to utilize equipment to optimal capabilities.
May occasionally perform routine tumor localizations, simulations, and treatment planning procedures.
Prepares and maintains treatment record for an accurate record of patient’s daily treatments.
Observes the clinical progress of the patient and any unusual reactions and recognizes symptoms of developing complications during treatment.
Assures that safe and proper operation and maintenance of the treatment apparatus, techniques, and procedures are performed according to department policies.
Actively participates in the treatment evaluation sessions.
Responsible for submitting accurate therapy charges.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Must have completed a 24-month course in Radiologic Technology.
Must be registered by the ARRT.
Must have completed a 12-month course in Radiation Therapy Technology, or be a high school graduate who has completed a 24-month course in an approved school of Radiation Therapy.
Must be registered in Radiation Therapy Technology by the ARRT or be qualified by such registry by reciprocity through registry membership with equivalent organization.
Must hold a current license by state or national authority.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Ability to work well with sick and/or terminally ill patients and their families.

One year prior experience.

Pay Range: $50.65 - $75.49 per hour.
Step placement is determined by years of experience.
Shift differentials: Evening: $2.50/hr, Weekend: $4/hr, Night: Starts at $10/hr.

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