Radiation Oncology Therapist
Kaiser Permanente Northwest · Portland, Oregon, United States
Full-time
Posted Oct 3, 2026
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.
Experience
Basic Qualifications:
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)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiation Therapy Technologist
Basic Life Support within 1 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.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Interstate Radiation Oncology Center 3620 N. Inter
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 06:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:15 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W08|UFCW|Local 555
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Interstate - Central Oncology - Radiation Therapy - 1008
Pay Range: $65.29 - $77.49 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
Work Setting: Onsite
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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.
Experience
Basic Qualifications:
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)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiation Therapy Technologist
Basic Life Support within 1 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.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Interstate Radiation Oncology Center 3620 N. Inter
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 06:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:15 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W08|UFCW|Local 555
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Interstate - Central Oncology - Radiation Therapy - 1008
Pay Range: $65.29 - $77.49 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
Work Setting: Onsite
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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