This is a contractor's position in the Medical Oncology department.
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
Job Description
TITLE: Oncology Massage Therapist
REPORTS TO POSITION: Clinical Manager of Cancer Services
DEPARTMENT: Cancer Center of Care
DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2022
OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Cancer Center at St. Charles Health System is a multi-site comprehensive cancer center that provides holistic care to our patients. The Cancer Center provides chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, oncology rehabilitation, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship, and other supportive care treatments. All our staff support our patients in the various stages of their treatments. Services are provided at Cancer Centers in both Bend and Redmond.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Oncology Massage Therapist at St. Charles Health System is responsible for providing massage therapy and lymphedema massage to cancer patients in active treatment, and cancer survivors.
This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
Essential Functions And Duties
Provides light gentle massage to patients in active cancer treatment with the intent to increase wellness, relaxation, stress reduction, pain relief, postural improvement and/or provide general or specific therapeutic benefits.
Provides maintenance lymphedema massage to cancer survivors with chronic lymphedema symptoms. Assesses each lymphedema patient pre and post treatment for pitting edema.
Assesses each massage patient pre and post treatment for pain, anxiety, sense of well-being and pulse.
Maintains understanding of appropriate massage based on patient therapy (Ex. avoids massage to areas being irradiated).
Able to wear gloves during treatment. This is required for patients within 48 hours of receiving chemotherapy (includes oral chemotherapy).
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Education
Required: Completion of accredited massage therapy program and Oregon state licensure.