Radiation Therapist PRN

St. Mark's Hospital; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Salt Lake City is seeking a Radiation Therapist PRN to join its compassionate team. In this role, you'll provide patient care, develop treatment strategies, and educate patients on radiation therapy. Required qualifications include ARRT registration and licensure in Utah. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration and Utah State licensure.
• Requires graduation from an AMA approved school of radiation therapy technology.
• Training in radiation therapy and work experience with external beam/tomotherapy machines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of optimal treatment strategies.
• Assess patients and recognize changes in their status.
• Educate patients on radiation side effects.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and patient contact skills

Ability to keep neat, accurate records

Ability to follow physician's orders

Education

Graduation from an AMA approved school of radiation therapy technology

ARRT registration and Utah State licensure

Tools

External beam/tomotherapy machines

Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) Certification

Job description

Radiation Therapist PRN

St. Mark's Hospital

Introduction

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Radiation Therapist at our facility you will be joining a team that strives to provide the very best patient care and compassionate customer service to every person they interact with. They also support one another and make it their motto to “care like family”. In this role:

• 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 registration and Utah State licensure.
• Requires graduation from an AMA approved school of radiation therapy technology.
• Training in radiation therapy and work experience with external beam/tomotherapy machines.
• Ability to keep neat, accurate records.
• Ability to follow physician’s orders.
• Effective interpersonal and patient contact skills.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

For 150 years, St. Mark's Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utah's first hospital, St. Mark's team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Mark's drives the development of some of the region's finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St Mark's 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. Mark's 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 are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Mark's 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. Mark's sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors it's a quick commute to Salt Lake's urban and cultural benefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utah's 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiation Therapist PRN opening. We review all applications. 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.