Job description

$5,000k Incentive

Radiation Therapist

If you are looking for a refreshing new experience in the Pacific Northwest (Washington State, Puget Sound/Seattle area) where you are still making a difference? Read on!

Tacoma/Valley Radiation Oncology Center offers a M-F, no evenings, no weekends, no holiday schedule. In addition to the $5k sign on bonus, we are offering relocation expense and international applicants are welcome to apply. Join us in an important role in our radiation therapy centers.

The work is cutting edge yet straightforward. The environment is welcoming; the staff are friendly and the work pace is reasonable.

Who We Are

Tacoma/Valley Radiation Oncology Center has been providing oncology services in Pierce County for nearly 40 years. We are independently owned and are established leaders in the delivery of compassionate, leading edge oncology care.

At TROC we value each and every person we come in contact with, whether that be a patient or family member or employee. We honor the experiences you bring along with you and the contribution you make to the team. We strive for an inclusive, diverse and equitable environment for all with which we interact. All are welcome here.

Job Duties/Skills

This position is full time, Monday through Friday and is perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of others - with the added benefit of daytime hours!! We work within a pleasant, family-like atmosphere, with staff that are passionate about our patients. The radiation therapist may be required to travel between our three locations: Tacoma, one in Gig Harbor, and one in Puyallup. Our offices close for weekends & holidays. You will be required to take weekend on-call at least 3 times a year.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Delivers therapeutic radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist following Tacoma Valley Radiation Oncology Centers Company Policies and Procedures.

2. Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care while assuming responsibility for patient needs during treatment.

3. Detects and reports significant changes in patient condition and determines when to withhold treatment until the radiation oncologist is consulted.

4. Provides patient education, anticipate a patient's need for information and provides education throughout the treatment.

5. Monitors and assesses the patients throughout the treatment course.

6. Reviews patient treatment plan and prescription prior to initial treatment delivery for quality and accuracy.

7. Reviews patient treatment records prior to each treatment for prescription or treatment procedural changes.

8. Performs procedural timeouts prior to administration of treatments.

9. Performs ongoing quality assurance activities; monitoring for completeness of patient and department quality.

10. Prepares room and equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection devices, confirms patient identification and positions according to prescription.

11. Performs morning warm up verifying photon energies, electron energies and linear accelerator functions.

12. Assist physics department with quality assurance procedures as needed.

13. Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.

14. Reports operation of equipment to the Chief Therapist and Medical Physicist.

15. Detects unsatisfactory setups and or errors; reporting them to the Radiation Oncologist or Chief Therapist.

16. Confers with colleagues about any problems, reports any incidents or injuries, and completes the appropriate incident reports.

17. Recognizes signs and symptoms of an emergency.

18. Attends meetings and in-services, understanding that work hours can vary.

19. Communicates effectively with all staff verbally and in writing.

20. Complainant with rules and regulations for billing practices of Centers for Medicare Services and all payers.

21. Educates and monitors students within the Radiation Therapy Training Program.

Requirements:

· ARRT License

· Washington State License

· Preferably one year experience

We offer competitive wages, generous Vacation/Sick Leave/Holiday polices, Medical/Dental/Vision, Group Life & Disability insurance, 401K & on-site parking.

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Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41.71 - $66.94 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Oncology
• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully vaccinated. All staff and patients must wear mask. Social distancing required.

Work Location: One location

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