Radiation Therapist

Intermountain Health

3d • $47 - $72 • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administration of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes in accordance with the prescription of the Radiation Oncologist and is accountable for the simulation of patients in preparation of radiation therapy, basic patient care and education. Essential Functions Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan. Delivers and charts all simulation and treatment summaries. Performs simulation procedures, prepare immobilization devices. Obtains accurate measurements, contours, and other information as needed for dosimetry purposes. Assess treatment machines and perform daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures. Assists in clinical training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Responsible for basic patient care during treatment delivery, assists with patient education, observes and monitors day-to-day clinical progress of patients for signs of treatment symptoms. Provides accurate daily billing information for all treatment related procedures. Responsible for scheduling and treating patients in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

• Radiology Tech License in the state of practice, if applicable.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan.
• Delivers and charts all simulation and treatment summaries.
• Performs simulation procedures, prepare immobilization devices.
• Obtains accurate measurements, contours, and other information as needed for dosimetry purposes.
• Assess treatment machines and perform daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures.
• Assists in clinical training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Responsible for basic patient care during treatment delivery, assists with patient education, observes and monitors day-to-day clinical progress of patients for signs of treatment symptoms.
• Provides accurate daily billing information for all treatment related procedures.
• Responsible for scheduling and treating patients in a timely and professional manner.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees