Radiation Therapist: Patient Care, Simulation & Treatment QA

Texas Counseling Association; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist at Lutheran Medical Center Radiation Oncology in Golden, CO. The role involves administering ionizing radiation per oncologist prescriptions, simulating patients, and providing essential patient care and education.

You will support the clinical team, contribute to patient education, and help ensure accurate billing and timely treatment delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Radiology Tech License in state of practice.
• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan; delivers and charts simulation and treatment summaries.
• Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices; obtains measurements for dosimetry purposes.
• Assesses treatment machines and performs daily equipment warm-up and QA.
• Assists in clinical training and evaluation of student therapists.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication.
• Provides basic patient care during treatment and educates patients; observes and monitors progress.
• Schedules and treats patients in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Clinical Processes

Patient Care

Communication

Oncology

Decision-Making

Relationship development

Problem Solving

Empathy

Flexibility

Collaboration

Education

Radiology Tech License in state of practice

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

BLS for healthcare providers

Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist at Lutheran Medical Center Radiation Oncology in Golden, CO. The role involves administering ionizing radiation per oncologist prescriptions, simulating patients, and providing essential patient care and education.

You will support the clinical team, contribute to patient education, and help ensure accurate billing and timely treatment delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.