Radiation Therapist - PROTON Clinic

Proton Therapy; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,000 sign-on bonus

Evening shift incentive

Relocation assistance

Medical & Dental benefits on day one

Career ladder and ongoing training

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute at U of U Health in Salt Lake City is expanding its Proton Therapy program and hiring a Proton Therapist on a full-time basis. Training starts day shift, then moves to mid-evening with a generous evening shift incentive; after the second proton vault is completed, the role transitions to day shift.

Entry rate is $48.63/hr with a $4,000 sign-on bonus and potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Current RQI eCredential within 30 days of hire.
• Utah Radiologic Technologist licensure.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy credential.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiation therapy treatments.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares the treatment room, transfers patients to treatment area, and positions patients for treatment.
• Checks daily treatment parameters; delivers the prescribed dosage; maintains treatment records in EMR.
• Performs weekly checks of the patient’s electronic chart for completeness and accuracy.
• Photographs patients in the treatment position and observes skin reactions.
• Performs tumor localization using image guidance modalities.
• Maintains supplies and custom treat devices in the treatment room.
• Schedules patients for treatment on treatment machines.
• Performs daily quality and safety checks of the Linear Accelerator and other equipment.
• Teaches clinical intern students.
• Performs service recovery as needed.

Job description

Overview

Be a part of our GROWING Radiation Therapy team as we continue to expand our PROTON clinic!

There are many great reasons to join Huntsman Cancer Institute at U of U Health. We are currently expanding and building our second proton vault, creating an exciting opportunity to add a full-time Proton Therapist to our team.

This position will begin with training on a day shift and then transition to a mid-to-evening shift, with anticipated hours of 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. A generous evening shift incentive offered. Once the second proton vault is complete, this role will permanently transition to a day shift.

If you are looking to be part of a growing program at a world-class institution, apply today!

Located in beautiful Salt Lake City and set against the backdrop of the snow-covered Wasatch Mountains, we are located within minutes of 7 world-class ski resorts. Experience 4 seasons, hiking, biking, and several National Parks. The Radiation Oncology department has a tradition of academic and clinical excellence and occupies a spacious 30,000 square feet on the ground floor of the beautiful Huntsman Cancer Hospital on the University of Utah Salt Lake campus. This mid to evening shift allows flexibilty to do a morning hike or hit the slopes before work.

Daily Bonus for Proton evening shift work

In addition to hourly pay: extra flat pay of $75 if working beyond 7pm and an additional flat pay of $100 if working past 8pm.

Shift Differential

In addition to hourly pay: $3.50 per hour if at least 4 hours are worked after 3pm.

• An employee must be clocked in at least six hours consecutively and have worked at least four hours in the differential time zone (3pm - 11:59pm) to qualify.

• Only actual worked hours in the specific time zone will be eligible.

$4,000 SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!
The program provides a signing bonus for newly hired external candidates at a 0.50 FTE or greater.
Ask your recruiter about relocation assistance too!

The successful candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering high quality, state of the art treatments while being supported with a team of 14 faculty Radiation oncologists, 15 Nurses, 11 Dosimetrists & 14 Medical Physicists along with over 30 Radiation Therapists.

1 year or more of Radiation Therapy experience preferred.

Competitive Salary

We are thrilled to share the entry rate for this position is $48.63/hr.

Highlights of this job include:

• The Mountain West’s only NCI-Designated Cancer Center
• Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including Medical & Dental benefits on day one, generous PTO, robust retirement plan, tuition assistance, paid parental leave, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance.
• Career Ladder based on training and competencies.
• We are proud to offer cutting edge technology with several Varian Truebeams, a Varian Halcyon, Aria EMR, and Mevion proton therapy to treat cancer patients from all over Utah and surrounding states.
• We are a teaching institution—we are affiliated with Weber State University and take pride in training future generations.

The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University of Utah values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Responsibilities

• Performs radiation therapy treatments.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares the treatment room and equipment, transfers patients to treatment area, and positions patients for treatment.
• Checks daily treatment parameters; delivers the prescribed dosage; and maintains treatment records in the patient's electronic medical chart.
• Performs weekly checks of the patient's electronic chart for completeness and accuracy.
• Photographs patients in the treatment position and observes patients for unusual skin reactions and side effects of treatment.
• Performs tumor localization using image guidance modalities.
• Maintains supplies and custom treat devices in the treatment room.
• Schedules patients for treatment on treatment machines.
• Performs daily quality and safety checks of the Linear Accelerator and other treatment equipment.
• Teaches clinical intern students.
• Performs service recovery as needed.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.

• Ability to perform verification checks and apply quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of dose calculations.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life-span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

• Ability to follow department policies, procedures and checklists to ensure safe, accurate treatments.

• Ability to bill correctly for procedures performed.

• Ability to review and understand a treatment plan to accurately treat patients.

QualificationsQualificationsLicenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.

• Credentialed in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiology (ARRT).

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.

Physical RequirementsCarrying, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]
EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.