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Radiation Therapist

Samaritan Health Services · Salem, OR

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Radiation Therapist

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Radiation Therapist

Salem, OR

Posted 1 week ago

About the job

The Samaritan Cancer Program offers state-of-the-art linear accelerators for precise radiation treatments. The role involves patient care, treatment planning, dosimetry, education, and record-keeping, requiring licensure, ARRT credential, and BLS certification. Preference for 1-year experience.

Requirements

Current Oregon license in Radiologic Technology
ARRT R.T.(T) credential
BLS certification
Ability to participate in patient care
Knowledge of radiation treatment procedures

Qualifications

Oregon licensure
ARRT certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
1 year therapy experience preferred

Full job description

Summary

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Provides safe, quality radiation therapy through the utilization of appropriate treatment procedures. Participates in patient care, education, dosimetry, simulation, treatment planning, and maintenance of patient treatment records.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Samaritan Cancer Program offers state-of-the-art, high-energy linear accelerators, which are computer controlled to deliver an extremely precise radiation treatment based on each patient’s customized treatment plan.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Current unencumbered Oregon license in Radiologic Technology required. If a new graduate, temporary license upon hire and permanent license within six (6) months of hire required.
- Current R.T.(T)(ARRT) credential required. If registry eligible, credential within six (6) months of hire required.
- One (1) year experience as a staff therapist preferred.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
- Problem solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
- Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology as well as electronic medical record systems. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54" )20 - 40Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CRAWL (hands & knees)

SIT

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

REACH - Upward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

None specified

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