Radiation Therapist

Location

Corvallis, OR | United States

Job description

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  
  • Provides safe, quality radiation therapy through the utilization of appropriate treatment procedures. Participates in patient care, education, dosimetry, simulation, treatment planning, mold room duties 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.
• 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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