Radiation Therapist-Live, Work & Play in Southern Oregon - Medford, OR

Company: Asante
Location: Crescent City
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Radiation Therapist

Additional Position Details: Flexible Workforce/on-call position. Variable schedule.

Salary: Starting wage for this position is $43.31 per hour and up (wage based on qualifications and years of experience in the field).

This Flexible Workforce position also pays an additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate.

Questions? Contact Chandler White at chandler.white@asante.org

Position Summary

The Radiation Therapist has the opportunity to inspire confidence in patient care by operating various treatment machines in the department and utilizing them to treat patients in a consistent and caring manner following the Radiation Oncologist's prescription and treatment plan as set up in simulation and dosimetry.

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

• Closely interact with and treat patients while building supportive, nurturing relationships with them.
• 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.
  What You Must Have
  
  
  • Thorough knowledge of theory, practices, procedures, and equipment used in the field of Radiation Oncology.
  • 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
  • Experience in CT highly preferred.
    What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)
    
    
    • Competitive starting wage
    • An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
    • Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
    • Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution
      What Makes Us Different
      
      Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. For more on our story and award-winning health care, click HERE.
      
      More About Asante and Southern Oregon
      
      Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.
      
      At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
      
      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.
      

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