Perm - Radiation Therapist - Oncology (Varied) Coos Bay, OR

Title: Perm - Radiation Therapist - Oncology (Varied) Coos Bay, OR

Description: Hourly Rate - $41.00 - $64.00
Radiation Therapist I

The radiation therapist records a patient's medical information, locates tumors using x-rays and develops treatment plans within the guidelines set by a supervising radiologist and others on cancer patient's oncologic team.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates clinical radiation oncology skills including linear accelerator treatments and electron fields
• Exhibits the ability to deal effectively interdepartmentally & with the public
• Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Exercises good judgment, demonstrates effective critical thinking skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently
• Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements/situations
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills, mathematical and computer background, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in prioritizing assignments
• Demonstrates the ability to operate applicable office equipment
• Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position

Special Employee Benefits:

• Health and Wellness Clinic with Nurse Practitioner available to provide care to employee and their family
• Employee on-site gym
• Employee engagement activities
• Child Care Benefits
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Short term and long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits
• Life insurance
• 4% match to 401 plan.
• Employee Assistance Programs

Requirements:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Graduate of an Accredited Radiologic Technology program in Radiation Therapy Technology
• State of Oregon license in Radiation Therapy Technology
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration in Radiation Therapy Technology
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate who has satisfactorily completed a 24-month course in radiation therapy technology or a graduate of a college course in radiation therapy technology
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy or equivalent as recognized by the ARRT. Candidates eligible for certification by the ARRT must pass within the first six months of employment. Candidates may be a new graduate of up to five years of continuous employment as a Radiation Therapist
• Background in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology preferred