Radiation Therapist

St. Mark's Hospital; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Education support

401(k) Plan with employer match

Time away from work programs

Wellbeing support

Additional insurance benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salt Lake City seeks a skilled Radiation Therapist to develop treatment strategies and assess patient statuses. You will educate patients about side effects and ensure accurate documentation within the Electronic Medical Records system. St. Mark's Hospital offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes medical, dental, retirement benefits, as well as education support. If you're looking for a chance to grow in a professional environment, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling role!

Qualifications

• ARRT-T Radiation Therapy certification must be current.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimal treatment strategies in radiation oncology.
• Assess patients and recognize changes in their status.
• Educate patients on radiation side effects management.
• Document treatment parameters and maintain accurate records.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to radiation therapy processes.
• Participate in patient simulation and fabrication of treatment devices.

Skills

ARRT-T Radiation Therapy

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Overview

Do you have the career opportunities as a Radiation Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Marks Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• You will participate in the development of optimal treatment strategies using your expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology to include simulation and treatment processes.
• You will assess patients and recognize changes in their status.
• You will educate patients on radiation side effects and the management of these side effects.
• You will document treatment parameters and maintain accurate Electronic Medical Records associated with the radiation therapy process.
• You will evaluate, critique, and recommend changes to the radiation therapy process as necessary.
• You will participate in patient simulation and fabrication of immobilization devices and treatment accessories on an emergency on-call basis as well as clinical rotations.
• You will perform simulations on HDR patients as well as assist in catheter measuring, documentation, and hookup and assist nurses with post HDR patient care as needed.

Qualifications

• ARRT-T Radiation Therapy
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

St. Marks Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

For 150 years, St. Marks Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utahs first hospital, St. Marks team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Marks drives the development of some of the regions finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St. Marks was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. This is the eighth time this hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S.

St. Marks has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10 plus patient rooms and are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Marks Hospital. In addition to ER care, both facilities give comprehensive imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT scan), Xray, and ultrasound as well as a fully-equipped medical laboratory.

Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Marks sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors its a quick commute to Salt Lakes urban and cultural benefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utahs glorious national parks.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiation Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.