Radiation Therapist

Ardent Health Services; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID, seeks a day shift, full‑time Radiation Therapist to join the Portneuf Cancer Center.

You will work under the Radiation Oncologist to position patients and deliver ionizing radiation according to prescriptions, ensuring safety and quality care throughout treatment.

The role requires ARRT licensure with T credential and BLS within 14 days, plus proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and EMR software.

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain ARR T licensure with (T) credential.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to patient care.
• Understanding of standard radiation therapy techniques and radiation physics.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic medical record software.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist, position patients and deliver ionizing radiation per prescription.
• Provide care to patients during treatment and educate about procedures and radiation reactions.
• Produce external beam treatment plans for each patient when applicable, or use a treatment planning computer.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patients, staff and visitors.
• Deliver treatment and document notes promptly and accurately into the EMR.

Skills

ARRT licensure (T)

BLS certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

EMR software

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Portneuf Cancer Center Radiation Therapist in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence-recognized surgeons, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation therapist positions the patient and delivers ionizing radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions from the radiation oncologist.
• They provide specific care to patients during treatment and educate patients regarding procedures as well as how to deal with radiation reactions.
• In accordance with the prescription and instructions of a radiation oncologist, they produce an external beam treatment plan for each patient, with alternatives if necessary, either by the use of a treatment planning computer.
• Radiation therapists must observe radiation safety measures for patients, personnel and visitors.
• The Therapist delivers the treatment and promptly and accurately documenting the treatment and any notes into the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Must hold or obtain current licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with (T) credential.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Comprehension of standard radiation therapy techniques; principles of radiation physics.
• Must be able to utilize Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical record software.