Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!

Position Summary

Under the administrative supervision of the operations manager, director of radiation oncology services and the professional direction of a radiation oncologist, the radiation therapist performs various radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail. The radiation therapist may be assigned to provide specific instruction to technology students and/or ancillary personnel and may be required to assist in the development of new techniques for simulations and/or treatments, in the use of new equipment and the development of new devices.

The Heimann Cancer Center is a brand-new comprehensive Cancer Center that opened in 2022! It is the most advanced home for cancer treatment in the region. It offers everything from advanced imaging, labs and top-of-the-line treatment to pharmacy and expanded support services, greatly increasing the ease and access of cancer services for patients.

Our state of the art technology includes:

• Three Treatment Bunkers
• TrueBeam machine
• Radixact Machine: The latest generation of Tomotherapy platform

As the Radiation Therapist at Asante, you will have the opportunity to:

• Closely interact with and treating patients while building supportive, nurturing relationships with the patient.
• Provide accurate and precise delivery of radiation in a dynamic teamwork favored atmosphere.
• Work closely with Radiation Oncologists and nursing staff to coordinate consistent patient care and treatment.
• Develop and maintain a scientific understanding of radiation, its effects, and how to safely deliver it using a linear accelerator and Tomotherapy unit.
• Acquire patient data using a CT scanner and build positioning devices while partnering with seasoned dosimetrists.
• Work with physics and engineering staff to problem solve and report machine problems.

Qualifications

Education

• Thorough knowledge of theory, practices, procedures, and equipment used in the field of radiation oncology is required.

Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed in Radiation Therapy by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) with certification in Radiation Therapy ARRT (T) required upon start.
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.