Radiation Therapist: Precision Oncology Care

Intermountain Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and to perform patient simulation and education.

The role involves delivering treatments, preparing immobilization devices, obtaining measurements for dosimetry, and ensuring daily equipment QA, while supporting student therapists and communicating effectively with the care team.

Qualifications

• Radiology Tech License in the state of practice, if applicable.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan. Delivers and charts all simulation and treatment summaries.
• Performs simulation procedures, prepare immobilization devices. Obtains accurate measurements, contours, and other information as needed for dosimetry purposes.
• Assess treatment machines and perform daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures.
• Assists in clinical training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Responsible for basic patient care during treatment delivery, assists with patient education, observes and monitors day-to-day clinical progress of patients for signs of treatment symptoms.
• Provides accurate daily billing information for all treatment related procedures.
• Responsible for scheduling and treating patients in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Clinical processes

Patient care

Communication

Oncology

Decision-making

Relationship development

Problem solving

Empathy

Flexibility

Collaboration

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Intermountain Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and to perform patient simulation and education.

The role involves delivering treatments, preparing immobilization devices, obtaining measurements for dosimetry, and ensuring daily equipment QA, while supporting student therapists and communicating effectively with the care team.