Radiation Therapist

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