Part-Time Radiation Therapist: Oncology Care & Simulation

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes and to simulate patients for radiation therapy preparation.

The role supports partial-time scheduling at the LDS Hospital Radiation Oncology unit in Salt Lake City, UT, with responsibilities spanning treatment delivery, simulation, and patient education. ARRT certification and state license, plus BLS, are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Radiology Tech License in the state of practice, if applicable.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification is required.
• BLS for healthcare providers is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy is preferred.

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.

Skills

Clinical Processes

Patient Care

Communication

Oncology

Decision-Making

Relationship development

Problem Solving

Empathy

Flexibility

Collaboration

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

Radiology Tech License in the state of practice

BLS (Healthcare Providers)

Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes and to simulate patients for radiation therapy preparation.

The role supports partial-time scheduling at the LDS Hospital Radiation Oncology unit in Salt Lake City, UT, with responsibilities spanning treatment delivery, simulation, and patient education. ARRT certification and state license, plus BLS, are preferred qualifications.