Radiation Therapist

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.

Qualifications

• Licenses Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah, and credentialed in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiology (ARRT).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Entry rate is $48.63/hr.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 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.
• Technology: Cutting-edge technology with several Varian Truebeams, a Varian Halcyon, Aria EMR, and Mevion proton therapy.

Company Information

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for its 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.