Radiation Therapy Technologist

At Legacy Health, we are looking for a Radiation Therapy Technologist who can provide exceptional patient care with compassion and respect. As a Radiation Therapy Technologist, you will be responsible for administering radiation treatments to our patients while assisting the Radiation Oncologist in the delivery of radiation treatments. The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy Technology or a related field, be certified in Radiation Therapy, and have a minimum of one year of experience in Radiation Therapy. You should also be able to demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and have a commitment to providing top-notch service to our patients. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on our patients’ lives, we invite you to apply for this position.

Responsibilites:

1. Administer radiation treatments to patients in accordance with established protocols.
2. Assist the Radiation Oncologist in the delivery of radiation treatments.
3. Monitor and adjust equipment settings to ensure accurate dosing.
4. Evaluate patient charts and images to determine treatment plans.
5. Educate patients about radiation treatments and answer questions.
6. Ensure patient safety by following safety protocols.
7. Track patient progress and document treatments.
8. Maintain detailed records of patient treatments.
9. Monitor patient reactions to treatments.
10. Maintain radiation therapy equipment and ensure it is in safe working condition.
11. Develop and implement radiation therapy protocols.
12. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
13. Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
14. Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
15. Provide exceptional patient care with compassion and respect.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Radiation Therapy Technologist in Portland, OR, USA is between $80,000 and $93,000. This range is based on the salaries reported by employers and anonymous employees in the Portland, OR area.

Legacy Health is a non-profit hospital system located in Portland, Oregon, United States. It consists of six primary-care hospitals, a children's hospital, and allied clinics and outpatient facilities. The system employs about 14,000 staff members, and is the second-largest system in the Portland metro area, after the Providence Health System.