Radiation Therapist

Join Our Growing Radiation Therapy Team!Be a part of our growing Radiation Therapy team at Huntsman Cancer Institute at U of U Health! New grads welcome! 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 seven world-class ski resorts. Experience four 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.$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.Competitive SalaryWe 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 CenterCompetitive 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.This position delivers radiation therapy treatment involving the application of high dose X-rays and radioactive substances to patients. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, operating radiation treatment equipment, delivering ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist and keeping accurate treatment records.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/AACorporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 / AbilitiesAbility 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 RequiredCurrent 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 DemandsEmployee 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