**Overview** **Be a part of our GROWING Radiation Therapy team as we continue to expand our clinic!** **_There are so many great reasons to work at UofU Health! Apply today!_** Located in beautiful Salt Lake City, and set against the backdrop of the snow covered Wasatch Mountains within minutes of 7 world class ski resorts, the department has a tradition of academic and clinical excellence. The Department of Radiation Oncology occupies a spacious 30,000 square feet on the ground floor of the beautiful Huntsman Cancer Hospital on the University of Utah Salt Lake campus. SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED! Hospitals and Clinics is embarking on a new program to attract and retain qualified employees. The program provides a signing bonus for new hired employees at a 0.50 FTE or greater. * The first installment is paid out upon hire within the first 30 days. * The second installment is paid out after 1 year of employment. In order to qualify: * The applying candidate must be an external candidate. * Must receive an offer before September 30th, 2025. * If, at any time during the first twelve (12) months of employment, an eligible employee drops below a .50 FTE, all future bonuses are forfeited, regardless of whether or not they later return to an FTE above .50. * If an eligible employee terminates from the organization and is subsequently rehired, they must have been separated from the organization for a period of at least 3 months before becoming eligible once again for the program. Sign-on bonuses and payments are taxable income to the employee. The University complies with federal and state regulations on reporting bonuses and payments as additional income to the employee, and paid amounts are considered wages for income and employment tax purposes. Bonuses and payments must be reported as wages on Form W-2 and all applicable withholding taxes will be withheld and reported. Ask your recruiter about relocation assistance too! The successful candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering high quality, state of the art treatments while being supported with a team of 14 faculty Radiation oncologists, 13 Nurses, 11 Dosimetrists & 13 board certified/eligible Medical Physicists along with over 30 Radiation Therapists. The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University of Utah values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. _When a patient receives a cancer diagnosis, it can be overwhelming to navigate the different types of treatments. The team at_ _Huntsman Cancer Institute_ _works hard to ensure every patient receives exceptional care. The Radiation Oncology team is one of those teams. The Radiation Therapists work closely as a team and proudly offer advanced technology to treat cancer patients from all over Utah and surrounding states._ + The Mountain West’s only NCI-Designated Cancer Center + Competitive wages, benefits, sign-on bonus, and relocation fees + Competency based training and career ladder + We ensure that our new staff are fully trained to provide exceptional patient care. + We are proud to offer cutting edge technology including proton therapy to treat cancer patients from all over Utah and surrounding states. + We are a teaching institution—we are affiliated with Weber State University. We take pride in training future generations. New grads are welcome!. + We are close to hiking, biking, skiing and we enjoy 4 seasons. _As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_ This position performs radiation therapy and radiographic procedures involving the application of X-rays and radioactive substances to patients. The incumbent operates specialized X-ray equipment as prescribed by the physician, keeps treatment records and prepares operational reports as required. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care and also applies ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. **Responsibilities** + Performs radiation therapy treatments. + Explains treatment procedures to patients. + Prepares the treatment room and equipment, transfers patients to treatment area, and positions patients for treatment. + Checks daily treatment parameters; delivers the prescribed dosage; and maintains treatment records in the patient's electronic medical chart. + Performs weekly checks of the patient's electronic chart for completeness and accuracy. + Photographs patients in the treatment position and observes patients for unusual skin reactions and side effects of treatment. + Performs tumor localization using image guidance modalities. + Maintains supplies and custom treat devices in the treatment room. + Schedules patients for treatment on treatment machines. + Performs daily quality and safety checks of the Linear Accelerator and other treatment equipment. + Teaches clinical intern students. + Performs service recovery as needed. **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** + Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. + Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. + Ability to perform verification checks and apply quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of dose calculations. + The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. + The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life-span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. + Ability to follow department policies, procedures and checklists to ensure safe, accurate treatments. + Ability to bill correctly for procedures performed. + Ability to review and understand a treatment plan to accurately treat patients. **Qualifications** **Qualifications** **Licenses Required** + Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. + Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah. + Credentialed in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiology (ARRT). _* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._ **Qualifications (Preferred)** **Working Conditions and Physical Demands** _Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._ + This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. **Physical Requirements** Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed **_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_** **EEO Statement** _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._ _Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._ _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._ _To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_ _Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_ _The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._ _This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._ **Requisition Number** _71994_ **Reg/Temp** _Regular_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Shift** _Day_ **Work Schedule** _Arranged hours, Mon through Fri, 7am to 5pm_ **Clinical/Non-Clinical Status** _Clinical_ **Location Name** _Huntsman Cancer Hospital_ **Workplace Set Up** _On-site_ **_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_ **_State_** _UT_ **Department** _HCH ANC 60R RADIATION ONCOLOGY_ **Category** _Radiology/Imaging_ **Workplace Set Up** _On-site_