Radiation Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer tailored radiation treatments, verify treatment parameters, and monitor daily patient progress with attention to accuracy and safety.

The role requires collaboration with the care team to develop individualized plans and to support patients and families through complex care needs, including discussions on nutrition, psychosocial support, and end-of-life considerations.

Qualifications

• ARRT registered within 90 days of hire.
• Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers prescribed planned course of radiation therapy to patient, including side effects, number of fractions, doses, and follow-up care.
• Maintains quality of portal verification on each patient according to department standards.
• Formulates, assesses, and maintains schedule for daily radiation treatment patients.
• Performs simulation and simple dosimetry as required by unit.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a holistic, individualized plan of care.
• Communicates with cancer patients and families, addressing nutrition, pastoral care, psychosocial aspects, end of life, and family dynamics.

Skills

ARRT registration

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

AMA approved Radiation Therapy program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiation Therapist, you will administer individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to treatment parameters.

Every day you will verify treatment parameters, maintain necessary data, and meticulously evaluate patients daily to ensure safe and effective therapy delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical skills in radiation therapy administration, meticulous attention to detail in verifying parameters and data, and excellent patient evaluation and communication abilities to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.

• Delivers prescribed planned course of radiation therapy to patient, including but not limited to, side effects, number of fractions, doses, and planned followup care.
• Maintains quality of portal verification on each patient according to department standards.
• Formulates, assesses, and maintains schedule for daily radiation treatment patients.
• Performs simulation and simple dosimetry as required by unit.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a holistic, individualized plan of care.
• Communicates and works with cancer patients and their families, dealing with all aspects of difficult care, including but not limited to, nutrition, pastoral care, psychosocial, end of life, and family dynamics, and refers appropriately.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Graduated from an AMA approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology
• ARRT registered within 90 days of date of hire
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more,

Pay Range

$36.59 - $60.38 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.