Radiation Oncology Therapist
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Provide ionizing radiation in accordance with the
prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist.
Essential Responsibilities: Accurately delivers the prescribed,
planned course of therapy with supervision from mentor. Performs
simulation/tumor localization procedures with supervision from
mentor. Orders for care are scheduled, carried out and documented
in the electronic chart. Take weekly portal images for treatment
verification and have physician check. Take patient photos and
treatment field photos and transfer to patient chart. Checks
patient & chart identification, prepares the treatment room, sets
up the immobilization devices, blocks, and tattoos patients with
supervision from mentor Assures that the patient is seen by
Oncologist weekly and more often if recognizes signs of treatment
complication. Observes and practices Radiation Safety Standards.
Basic Qualifications: Experience Zero-one (0-1) years of experience
as Radiation Therapist. Education Must be a graduate of any age or
background of an accredited Radiation Therapy program. License,
Certification, Registration Radiation Therapist License - Temporary
(Oregon) OR Radiation Therapist License (Oregon) within 3 months of
hire Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiation Therapy
Technologist within 3 months of hire Additional Requirements:
Experience on linear accelerators and simulators, use of a Record
and Verify system. Must be able to seamlessly administer radiation
treatments according to the prescription and multi-task. Familiar
with the use of immobilization devices. Must have basic computer
skills. Must have working knowledge of radiation safety and current
rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Possess
excellent teamwork, organizational and customer skills. Preferred
Qualifications: Experience with HDR, SRS and IMRT treatments.
Experience in the design and creation of blocks and immobilization
devices. Good oral and written communication, analysis/problem
solving and advanced computer skills. Knowledge of Varian Linear
accelerators with MLC, Varis Record and Verify system, and CT
simulation. Bachelor of Science degree in radiation oncology.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Salem , Radiation Oncology Therapist, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
