Radiation Therapist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Radiation Business Solutions is growing, and we need people to join our team that are committed to serving patients and our client practices. Eastern Oregon Cancer Center is seeking a Radiation Therapist to provide compassionate radiation oncology care in the historic town of Pendleton, Oregon.

Below are just some of the many benefits you could receive as an employee of Radiation Business Solutions:

• 4 weeks of PTO
• Opportunity for personal and professional career growth
• A generous sign on bonus
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer matching program
• Relocation Assistance
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

The Radiation Therapist will work closely with the team to develop and administer individual treatment plans to patients utilizing medical imaging equipment. This includes monitoring treatment progress and offering support to patients and their families. The goal is to ensure effective and safe delivery of therapy to improve patients' well-being. The Radiation Therapist must be able to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently and are expected to demonstrate ENCORE in all communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately deliver the prescribed, planned course of radiation therapy under the direction of the prescribing radiation oncologist.
• Observe patients for unusual reactions and recognize signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment course. Report/consult findings to appropriate staff.
• Implement care/services that recognize age, diversity, individual needs and/or issues of customers served.
• Confidently explain treatment procedures to patients as it is performed in a clear, concise manner. Be able to answer patients' and their families' questions and defer appropriately when such questions are outside the scope of a Radiation Therapist's credentials or education.
• Act as a representative for Radiation Business Solutions in the community and demonstrate ENCORE values.
• Reviews charges for accuracy and compliance with billing practices
• Compliant with HIPAA practices
• Maintain department records of daily treatment. Review charts regularly for accuracy. Perform chart audits as directed.
• Lead code blue drills.
• Responsible for daily warm-up procedures for treatment equipment for quality assurance.
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others
• Complete morning QA unsupervised, reports errors, and makes appropriate corrective care

Other Expectations/Skills

• A collaborative approach to assisting clients and staff.
• Self-motivated with the ability to problem solve.
• Reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Advanced knowledge of health information system- ARIA, MOSAIQ
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Superior analytical and technical skills.

ENCORE Values

• Encourage others' success
• New ideas; anticipate problems
• Create financial value for our clients
• Ownership towards a solution
• Reach Life Balance
• Embody a positive approach

Requirements

BLS Certification required

ARRT Certification required

Physical Demands and Work Environment : The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Observe radiation safety measures and report any discrepancies that do not meet N.R.C. regulations. Verbally notify physics or engineering if measurements do not fall into accepted parameters.
• Good manual dexterity with the ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist motions.
• Requires mastery of complex language, comprehension, reasoning, and analytical skills typically found in mid to high-level work.
• Perform equipment and patient care quality assurance in accordance with department standards. Report any erratic operation of equipment, related to patient/personnel safety.
• Moderate noise levels
• Practice effective infection control procedures.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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