Radiation Therapist – PRN

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing reimbursement funds

403(b) contribution eligibility

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy and support patient care under physician guidance. You will participate in tumor localization, dosimetry, chart preparation, and treatment setup, collaborating with physicists and imaging staff to ensure accurate therapy delivery.

Two years of experience preferred; ARRT with Radiation Therapy (T) certification and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.
• TrueBeam and Aria experience preferred.
• Detail oriented and proactive in navigating patients’ courses of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients, answers patient questions, and explains procedures.
• Assists in tumor localization and dosimetry procedures.
• Prepares rooms and equipment for patients, stocks rooms with linens and supplies, and orders equipment and supplies as needed.
• Prepares chart for patient treatment, and takes and reviews images for physician approval.
• Interfaces with the physicist, imaging personnel and dosimetry to simulate and initiate treatment.
• Reinforces recommendations given to patients by the physician, nurse, dietitian, etc., concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area.

Skills

Detail oriented

Proactive

Tools

TrueBeam

Aria

Job description

https://www.vailhealth.org/careers/jobs/5980265004/

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity

Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the physician according to established policies and procedures, standards, and practices.

What you will do

1. Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients, answers patient questions, and explains procedures.
2. Assists in tumor localization and dosimetry procedures.
3. Prepares rooms and equipment for patients, stocks rooms with linens and supplies, and orders equipment and supplies as needed.
4. Prepares chart for patient treatment, and takes and reviews images for physician approval.
5. Interfaces with the physicist, imaging personnel and dosimetry to simulate and initiate treatment. Consults with supportive care staff to provide high quality patient care.
6. Reinforces recommendations given to patients by the physician, nurse, dietitian, etc., concerning the reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area, and prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects.
7. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, professional affiliations, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
8. Changes therapy as ordered and performs chart checks in preparation for participation in weekly patient chart rounds.
9. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
10. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need

Experience

• Two years of experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.
• TrueBeam and Aria experience preferred.
• Detail oriented and proactive in navigating patients’ courses of treatment.

License(s) & Certification(s)

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Radiation Therapy (T) specialty required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Education

• N/A

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility

Pay

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay: $41.72 — $57.56 USD