What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at trinityhealth?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Our Saint Alphonsus Radiation Therapist administers high-energy radiation therapy treatments to patients with malignant and benign disease processes with consideration of treatment techniques and patient’s age and mobility. The Radiation Therapist will also contribute to department efficiency by accurately scheduling, performing statistics, billing, documenting, checking charts, chart rounds, imaging, and other procedural activities. Assist the physicians and other staff during simulation, treatment room set-up, examinations, and special procedures with consideration of treatment techniques and patient’s age and mobility. Contribute to ongoing clinical instruction and evaluation of radiation therapy students. Varian/ARIA treatment environment, including brachytherapy. External beam treatments including SRS, SBRT, IMRT, and 3DCRT. 4D CT sim, gated radiation therapy, and Vision RT/OSMS. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in Radiation Therapy (T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required within 1 year of hire date. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS). HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS: When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one. Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop. We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow. MINISTRY/FACILITY INFORMATION Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health. The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II). Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life. Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more! Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.