Radiation Therapist I

UCHealth; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance programs

Employee wellness resources

Job summary

UCHealth seeks a Radiation Therapy Technologist to administer prescribed radiation therapy at UCHealth UCH Highlands Ranch. The role is onsite, with dayshift hours and an hourly pay range of $43.70–$61.17, dependent on experience. Responsibilities include treatment delivery, imaging, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safety and accuracy.

Candidates must have ARRT certification and complete BLS CPR prior to start date. This is a full-time, on-site position in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program.
• ARRT(T) Certification.
• BLS through AHA or Red Cross CPR; card valid through start date.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, orders, and treatment plan; educates patients on procedures and exams.
• Collaborates with physicians/dosimetrists; delivers therapy and performs advanced CT simulations or operates the linear accelerator for complex treatments.
• Positions patients, performs imaging; analyzes image quality and takes corrective actions as needed.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters; ensures safety and conducts QC.
• Works with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

ARRT Certification

BLS CPR

Education

Radiation Therapy Technologist program

Job description

• Department: UCH Radiation Oncology at HRH
• Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $43.70 - $61.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Description

• Location: UCHealth UCHlth Highlands Ranch Hosp, US:CO:Highlands Ranch
• Department: UCH Radiation Oncology at HRH
• Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $43.70 - $61.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician orders, and the radiation therapy treatment plan. Educates patients on procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation. Continuously monitors patient condition and responds appropriately to changes in status.
• Collaborates with physicians and dosimetrists to determine the patient treatment plan. Delivers radiation therapy according to the prescribed plan, including independently performing advanced CT simulations (e.g., 4D, IV contrast, Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH), Brachytherapy) or operating the linear accelerator for complex treatments (e.g., Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT), Real Time Imaging (RTI), 4D-Cone Beam CT).
• Positions patients and performs imaging procedures. Analyzes image quality, identifies issues, and takes corrective actions such as repositioning or repeating procedures. Enters, transmits, and reports imaging results accurately.
• Prepares equipment and supplies, including the linear accelerator. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters, implements safety standards, performs quality control procedures, and troubleshoots, resolves, or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT(T)) Certification.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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