Radiation Therapist
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Logan
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Registry Eligible Radiation Therapist works
under the license of a supervising Radiation Therapist and is
responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for
therapeutic purposes in accordance with the prescription of the
Radiation Oncologist. This position is accountable for the
simulation of patients in preparation of radiation therapy, basic
patient care, and education. Posting Specifics Benefits Eligible:
Yes Shift Details: Days, Monday – Friday, 8 – 4:30PM, no weekends,
no holidays Essential Functions Interprets and implements
prescription and treatment plan. Charts all simulation and
treatment summaries. Documents and delivers prescribed radiation
therapy. Perform simulation procedures, prepare immobilization
devices. Obtains accurate measurements, contours, and other
information as needed for dosimetry purposes. Performs daily
equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures, evaluates and
assesses treatment machine operations. Performs in adherence to
strict radiation safety guidelines. Assists in clinical training
and evaluation of student therapists if applicable. Demonstrates
effective verbal and written communication skills. Responsible for
basic patient care during patient delivery, assists with patient
education, observes and monitors day-to-day clinical progress of
patients for signs of treatment symptoms. Provides accurate daily
billing information for all treatment related procedures.
Responsible for scheduling and treating patients in a timely and
professional manner. Skills Clinical Processes Patient Care
Communication Oncology Decision-Making Relationship development
Problem Solving Empathy Flexibility Physical Requirements: Minimum
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy training
program ARRT board certified in Radiation Therapy within 6 months
of hire date. Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
Current licensure in state of practice as Radiologic Technologist
withing 6 months of hire date. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's
degree in Radiation Therapy. Education must be obtained from an
accredited institution. Degree will be verified. Physical
Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information,
labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment
and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers,
patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally
communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information,
alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly
during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers
to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and
accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for
documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication
preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of
movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift,
and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of
varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and
assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and
distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling
gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often
required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment,
power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a
stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles
requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires
sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other
vehicles. Location: Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital,
Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital Work City: Logan Work
State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this
position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon
experience. $38.77 - $59.82 We care about your well-being – mind,
body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a
generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to
foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about
our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is
an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain
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