What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist -Boise (Flex) position at St. Luke's Health System?
Overview
St. Luke’s Health System in Boiseis seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team.
This position will support a flex schedule to cover PTO, sick days etc. with opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
Position Summary
Radiation Therapist 1 uses radiation to treat patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the RadiationOncologist.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and implement prescription, treatment plan and plan of care as directed by the radiation oncologist.
- Updates patient records with radiation dosage given.
- Maintains and operates radiation therapy equipment.
- Determine the impact of therapeutic interventions on the patient's condition and recognizes the patient progress towards meeting desired outcomes.
- Communicates well in times of high stress whether related to patient issues or machine issues.
- Documents care based on standards of care and practice.
- May performs simulation procedures for patient diagnosis, disease stage and physician prescriptions.
- Performs scheduled treatment chart checks and audits.
- Serve as a role model and mentor.
- May assist in the clinical training and orientation of staff.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors’ degree or Associates’ degree with 2 additional years of experience.
- Experience: 0 years experience.
- Licenses/Certifications:
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy.
Why St. Luke's
A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s Health System. We are the state’s largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We’re proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.
About Boise
Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city—both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails.
Learn more about what the City of Trees has to offer you:
St. Luke’s Health System | Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau | Boise Parks and Recreation | Boise Museum Association | Boise Music Festival | Boise Philharmonic | Downtown Boise Restaurants | Boise Valley Economic Partnership | Hyde Park events | Treefort Music Festival | First Thursdays | Alive After Five | Capitol City Public Market | Runs and Triathlons | Shakespeare Festival | Sawtooth National Forest | Visit Idaho.org
*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.