Radiation Therapist - PROTON Clinic

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

$4,000 sign-on bonus

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Résumé du poste

University of Utah is expanding its Radiation Therapy team and looking for a dedicated professional to join their Proton clinic. This position includes a full-time mid-to-evening shift with great incentives for evening work. The clinical environment supports cutting-edge technology and offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

We seek an individual with strong clinical skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality treatments. This role also provides opportunities for career growth through a unique training ladder.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential required within 30 days of hire.
• One year or more of radiation therapy experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform radiation therapy treatments.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare treatment room and equipment.
• Check daily treatment parameters.
• Photograph patients during treatment.
• Teach clinical intern students.

Connaissances

Clinical skills

Effective communication

Quality assurance procedures

Ability to provide age-appropriate care

Formation

Current licensure as radiologic technologist in Utah

Credentialed in Radiation Therapy Technology by ARRT

Description du poste

Overview

Be a part of our growing Radiation Therapy team as we expand our Proton clinic. The position is a full‑time mid‑to‑evening shift (12:00 pm–8:30 pm) with great evening incentive pay. This shift allows flexibility to enjoy the beautiful Salt Lake City setting and the surrounding Wasatch Mountains before or after work.

Daily Bonus for Proton Evening Shift Work

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

Shift Differential

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

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

The successful candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering high‑quality, state‑of‑the‑art treatments while being supported by a team of 14 faculty radiation oncologists, 15 nurses, 11 dosimetrists, 14 medical physicists, and over 30 radiation therapists.

One year or more of radiation therapy experience preferred.

Competitive Salary

Entry rate for this position is $48.63 per hour.

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.
• 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.
• Teaching institution—affiliated with Weber State University and training future generations.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiation therapy treatments.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare the treatment room and equipment, transfer patients to treatment area, and position patients for treatment.
• Check daily treatment parameters; deliver the prescribed dosage; maintain treatment records in the patient’s electronic medical chart.
• Perform weekly checks of the patient’s electronic chart for completeness and accuracy.
• Photograph patients in the treatment position and observe patients for unusual skin reactions and side effects of treatment.
• Perform tumor localization using image‑guidance modalities.
• Maintain supplies and custom treatment devices in the treatment room.
• Schedule patients for treatment on treatment machines.
• Perform daily quality and safety checks of the linear accelerator and other treatment equipment.
• Teach clinical intern students.
• Perform 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 age‑appropriate care on his or her assigned unit.
• 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.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (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.

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 Requirements

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

Multi‑lingual candidates welcomed.

Contact

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 with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically under‑represented 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.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Human Resources office at 801‑581‑6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ and online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at 801‑581‑6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions.

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

Requisition Information

Requisition Number 83705

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Full‑Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule M‑F 12pm‑8:30pm

Clinical/Non‑Clinical Status Clinical

Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital

Workplace Set Up On‑site

City SALT LAKE CITY

State UT

Department HCH ANC 60R RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Category Radiology/Imaging