Legacy Health·Vancouver, Washington
Simulate and administer therapeutic ionizing radiation to a diverse patient population across multiple oncology centers. Ensure safe and effective treatment delivery while providing professional and compassionate patient support.
Overview You see your work as a balance of technical expertise and compassion.
As a Radiation Therapist, you will simulate and administer therapeutic ionizing radiation to a diverse patient population, delivering care with professionalism, precision, and genuine concern for each individual you serve.
In this role, you will help ensure safe, effective treatment while supporting patients through every step of their care experience.
In doing so, you will help fulfill Legacy’s mission of making life better for others.
This position will float for Salmon Creek Radiation Oncology, Mount Hood Radiation Oncology, and Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology based on operational needs, and will be based out of Salmon Creek.
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family.
We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.
Under general supervision, simulates and administers therapeutic ionizing irradiation to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.
Skills/Knowledge: Basic familiarity with computers preferred. Licensure Current applicable state licensure in Radiation Therapy Technologist (LRTT) required. National certification in Radiation Therapy (LRT-RT) required. Pay Range USD $51.13 - USD $73.12 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Requires current state licensure as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (LRTT) and national certification in Radiation Therapy (LRT-RT). Basic familiarity with computers is preferred.
Market context
Radiation therapist roles in Washington are typically tied to oncology centers and hospital-based cancer programs, where employers look for candidates with an associate degree, ARRT and Washington certification, and experience with systems like Varian and Aria. Competition is often strongest for applicants who can support advanced treatment techniques such as IMRT and SBRT and who can work smoothly in a fast-paced clinical setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and software experience before applying.
