Clinical Radiation Therapist

Confidential; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation per physician prescription and to simulate patients for therapy preparation. The role emphasizes patient care, education, and collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist.

The position is full-time (40 hours) with responsibilities including treatment delivery, dosimetry information gathering, equipment QA, and billing for procedures.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• Radiology Tech License in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan.
• Delivers and charts all simulation and treatment summaries.
• Performs simulation procedures, prepares immobilization devices.
• Obtains accurate measurements, contours, and other information for dosimetry.
• Assesses treatment machines and performs daily equipment warm-up and QA.
• Assists in clinical training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Provides basic patient care during treatment delivery, educates patients, monitors progress.
• Schedules and treats patients in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Oncology Decision-Making

Relationship development

Problem Solving

Empathy

Flexibility

Collaboration

Education

ARRT Certification

Radiology Tech License

BLS for healthcare providers

Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Intermountain Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation per physician prescription and to simulate patients for therapy preparation. The role emphasizes patient care, education, and collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist.

The position is full-time (40 hours) with responsibilities including treatment delivery, dosimetry information gathering, equipment QA, and billing for procedures.