Radiation Therapist
Banner Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Loveland • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $44 - $73 per hour
About the role
- Performs prescribed planned course of radiation therapy as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols and in accordance with standards of professional radiation therapy practice.
- Performs needed assessment, care and treatment planning for patient population.
- Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
- Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
- Operates treatment and treatment planning equipment to include simulation in accordance with departmental policy.
- Prepares treatments and administers prescribed doses in accordance with established policies.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety practices. Ensures the safe receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials utilizing ALARA principles.
- Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiation oncology practice.
Requirements
- Must possess a strong knowledge of clinical care as normally obtained through an Associate degree in radiation oncology or related field.
- Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable.
- BLS certification required.
- Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment relative to the area of work.
- Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, and be safety conscious.
- Previous radiation therapy experience preferred.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Benefits
- Sign on and relocation assistance available!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
radiation therapytreatment planningpatient assessmentclinical techniquesradioactive materials handlingALARA principlessimulation equipment operationtreatment administrationsafety practices
Soft skills
effective communicationhuman relationsteamworkprofessional behaviorpatient educationresource managementquality patient outcomes
Certifications
Associate degree in radiation oncologynational certification from the American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsBLS certification