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Asante

Radiation Therapist

Asante, Grants Pass, Oregon, United States, 97527

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Radiation Therapist

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Salary: Wages start at $49.34 an hour and the midpoint is $61.67 an hour. Increases are based years of experience in the field.

External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance! Position Summary The Radiation Therapist has the opportunity to inspire confidence in patient care by operating treatment machines in the department, treating patients in a consistent and caring manner following the Radiation Oncologist\'s prescription and treatment plan.

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

Closely interact with and treating patients while building supportive, nurturing relationships with the patient

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

Qualifications Education

Thorough knowledge of theory, practices, procedures and equipment used in the field of radiation oncology is required

Experience

Experience in CT highly preferred

Licensure/Certifications

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

Other Skills

Treat patients as a first priority by providing compassionate care

Maintain effective working relationships with others

Total Rewards Package

Earn a competitive and progressive salary

Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire

On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility

Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution

Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)

Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

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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