University of Utah Health·Salt Lake City, Utah
Performs radiation therapy treatments, including patient positioning and the delivery of prescribed dosages. Maintains accurate treatment records and performs daily quality and safety checks on linear accelerators and other equipment.
Overview Be a part of our GROWING Radiation Therapy team as we continue to expand our PROTON clinic!
There are many great reasons to join Huntsman Cancer Institute at U of U Health.
We are currently expanding and building our second proton vault, creating an exciting opportunity to add a full-time Proton Therapist to our team.
This position will begin with training on a day shift and then transition to a mid-to-evening shift, with anticipated hours of 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
A generous evening shift incentive offered.
Once the second proton vault is complete, this role will permanently transition to a day shift.
If you are looking to be part of a growing program at a world-class institution, 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 7 world-class ski resorts.
Experience 4 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.
This mid to evening shift allows flexibilty to do a morning hike or hit the slopes before work.
Daily Bonus for Proton evening shift work In addition to hourly pay: extra flat pay of $75 if working beyond 7pm and an additional flat pay of $100 if working past 8pm.
Shift Differential In addition to hourly pay: $3.50 per hour if at least 4 hours are worked after 3pm.
An employee must be clocked in at least six hours consecutively and have worked at least four hours in the differential time zone (3pm - 11:59pm) to qualify.
Only actual worked hours in the specific time zone will be eligible. $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.
1 year or more of Radiation Therapy experience preferred.
Competitive Salary We 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 Center Competitive 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.
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.
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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. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability 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.
Requires current licensure as a Radiologic Technologist in Utah and ARRT credentialing in Radiation Therapy Technology. One year or more of radiation therapy experience is preferred.
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