Radiation Therapist - Salt Lake City, UT, United States - Intermountain Healthcare

Description

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administration of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes in accordance with the prescription of the Radiation Oncologist and is accountable for the simulation of patients in preparation of radiation therapy, basic patient care and education.

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Intermountain Health has an opening for a full-time board-eligible or board-certified Radiation Therapist.

You will be joining a group that provides radiation clinical services to 6 clinics (2 of these are LDR alone) located in the Salt Lake Valley in partnership with 5 Medical Physicists, 6 Radiation Oncologists, 6 Dosimetrists and dedicated IT support.

• Our clinical program is equipped with the latest radiotherapy technology utilizing a Varian/Aria/Eclipse (v.

You will contribute to active programs in conformal radiotherapy, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, TBI, and SRS/SFRT/SBRT/IORT/4D/Gated/DIBH .

Both HDR (gyn, prostate, skin, breast,...) and LDR (eye plaques, PSI, IVB, Y-90 microspheres, bile duct...) We also have a MOSFET in-vivo program and an in-house printer for 3D bolus.

Physics equipment & software include:

DQA3, an IBA Water Tank, SNC 1D water tank, SRS MapCheck, SNC IC Profiler/Profiler 2, Portal Dosimetry, SNC Edge detector, a range of Ionization Chambers, survey meters, electrometers, phantoms and a broad variety of other physics instrumentation.

As an ASTRO-APEX accredited radiation oncology program, we are committed to continued improvement in the services we provide.

• Salt Lake City is a vibrant and growing city located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, camping, biking, and rock climbing. A thriving arts and culture scene provides opportunities for personal enrichment and community engagement.

Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist, accurately completes and charts all simulation and treatment summaries, and reports, documents and delivers prescribed course of radiation therapy according to department protocols.

Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts, monitors patients' clinical progress according to established protocols, obtains accurate measurements, contours, and other information as needed for dosimetry purposes, and fabricates treatment immobilization devices as needed.

Performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures, evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations, recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to the physicist, adheres to strict radiation safety guidelines, and performs procedures regarding quality assurance, emergency shutdown and guidelines that pertain to the operation manuals for equipment.

Assists in clinical training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable, communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families, practices effective verbal and written communication skills, and adheres to internal quality controls, organizational standards, and department policies and procedures.

Is responsible for basic patient care during patient delivery, assists with patient education, observes and monitors day to day clinical progress of patients for signs of treatment symptoms, complications or other medical problems and reports such to attending physician or nurse as appropriate.

Provides accurate daily billing information for all treatment related procedures to office staff and is responsible to schedule and treat patients in timely and professional manner.

Radiology Tech License from the State of Utah.
Certification in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
LDS Hospital
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.