Radiation Therapist - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Radiation Therapist

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Full-time

Relocation Candidates Accepted

As the leading cancer treatment facility in the Rockies, Our Cancer Center is home to a nationally renowned, highly skilled, innovative, and respected team of providers with accreditations for the most advanced technologies and cancer treatment options in the country. At this unique treatment center, our providers understand that there is no one type of cancer. Using advanced technologies like tumor-genetic profiling and achieving unique accreditations for several radiation treatments and more than 120 therapeutic agents, we believe that your treatment plan should be as unique as you are.

We are equipped with one Varian True Beam linear accelerator, an Elekta Flexitron HDR after loader, a superficial x-ray unit, and a departmental CT simulation with 4D capabilities. The clinical scope of our practice is wide with treatments and techniques including VMAT, SRS, SBRT, DIBH, HDR brachytherapy, LDR brachytherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals.

Our Radiation Oncology Department has an opening for a Full-Time Radiation Therapist to join our Team.

General Objectives:

As a member of the radiation oncology team, administers ionizing radiation for the purpose of treating diseases.
Demonstrates a general understanding of anatomy and physiology pathology, medical terminology, oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, radiation oncology techniques, radiation safety, and the psychosocial aspects of cancer toward the end.

Experience:

• Experience in the area of Radiation Oncology is preferred, but not required. We are considering all levels of experience for this position
  
  Must Haves:

• Successful completion of a radiation therapy training program, R.T. (T) certification, and maintaining certification
  
  Skills:
• Working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations pertaining to radiation therapy
  
• Ability to interpret and deliver treatments per plans and relevant treatment protocols
• Experience with modern radiation therapy delivery systems, imaging systems and electronic medical records
• Experience with the following techniques required: Breath Hold, SRS and SBRT, Superficial and HDR
• Working knowledge of Mosaiq highly preferred; Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.