Radiation Therapist - Southern Oregon - Relocation Assistance

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.

Company Description

Asante is a locally-managed, nationally recognized top 15 health system. We are located in beautiful Southern Oregon and are the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 6000 people and include Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region. Our mission is simple: Asante exists to provide quality health care services in a compassionate manner valued by the communities we serve.

At Asante we believe that we are defined by our values – the 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.

Company Description

Asante is a locally-managed, nationally recognized top 15 health system. We are located in beautiful Southern Oregon and are the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 6000 people and include Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region. Our mission is simple: Asante exists to provide quality health care services in a compassionate manner valued by the communities we serve.\r\n\r\nAt Asante we believe that we are defined by our values – the traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:\r\n\r\nExcellence - Respect - Honesty - Service – Teamwork\r\n\r\nAsante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.