Radiation Therapist - Full Time

Radiation Therapist - Full Time

Vail Health Hospital Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days

Edwards, CO 81632, US

$41.72 - $57.56 per hour

Full Time

Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement

Vail Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physicians in a state-of-the-art facility located in Vail.

The position requires two years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, with preference given to candidates with TrueBeam and Aria experience.

Candidates must hold an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification with a Radiation Therapy specialty and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

The hourly pay for this role ranges from $41.72 to $57.56 USD, based on relevant education and experience.

Benefits include competitive wages, parental leave, comprehensive health benefits, tuition assistance, and a retirement plan with immediate matching.

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.

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

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.

Consults with supportive care staff to provide high quality patient care.

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.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, professional affiliations, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Changes therapy as ordered and performs chart checks in preparation for participation in weekly patient chart rounds.

Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.

Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.