Radiation Therapist - PRN
Description
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. Learn more about Vail Health here.
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.
- Two years of experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.
- TrueBeam and Aria experience preferred.
- Detail oriented and proactive in navigating patients’ courses of treatment.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Radiation Therapy (T) specialty required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- N/A
PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (4)
- Preferred Name optional
- What city and state are you currently residing in?
- If you were referred by a Vail Health employee, please provide name. optional
- Desired Annual Pay
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- Are you aware that this position is on-site?
- Have you ever been employed by Vail Health?
- How many years of relative work experience do you have?
- Do you hold current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with a Radiation Therapy (T) specialty?
- This position requires Basic Life Support (BLS). Do you meet this requirement, or are you able to obtain it prior to hire?
- To your knowledge, are you currently or have you ever been listed on a Medicare or Medicaid exclusion list?
- What is your notice period?
- Do you consent to communication by text message regarding your application?
- If hired, can you provide proof of your authorization to work in the United States?
- Will you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?
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