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

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.

Shift Details

Full-time (40 hours)

Unit / Location

Saint Joseph Hospital

Essential Functions

• 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 as needed for dosimetry purposes.
• Assesses treatment machines and performs 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

• Patient Care
• Communication
• Oncology Decision-Making
• Relationship development
• Problem Solving
• Empathy
• Flexibility
• Collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Saint Joseph Hospital.

Location

Work City: Denver

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $47.38 - $73.11

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.

Equal Opportunity

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