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Job Description
Overview Be a part of our GROWING Radiation Therapy team as we continue to expand our PROTON clinic! There are so many great reasons to work at Huntsman Cancer Institute at U of U Health! Hiring for a full time mid to evening Proton shift (anticipated 12pm-8:30pm). Great evening incentive pay offered. Apply today! Located in beautiful Salt Lake City and set against the backdrop of the snow-covered Wasatch Mountains, we are located within minutes of 7 world-class ski resorts. Experience 4 seasons, hiking, biking, and several National Parks. The Radiation Oncology department has a tradition of academic and clinical excellence and 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. This mid to evening shift allows flexibilty to do a morning hike or hit the slopes before work. Daily Bonus for Proton evening shift work In addition to hourly pay: extra flat pay of $75 if working beyond 7pm and an additional flat pay of $100 if working past 8pm. Shift Differential In addition to hourly pay: $3.50 per hour if at least 4 hours are worked after 3pm. An employee must be clocked in at least six hours consecutively and have worked at least four hours in the differential time zone (3pm - 11:59pm) to qualify. Only actual worked hours in the specific time zone will be eligible. $4,000 SIGN
ON BONUS OFFERED!
The program provides a signing bonus for newly hired external candidates at a 0.50 FTE or greater. 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, 15 Nurses, 11 Dosimetrists & 14 Medical Physicists along with over 30 Radiation Therapists. 1 year or more of Radiation Therapy experience preferred. Competitive Salary We are thrilled to share the entry rate for this position is $48.63/hr.
Highlights of this job include:
The Mountain West's only NCI-Designated Cancer Center Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including Medical & Dental benefits on day one, generous PTO, robust retirement plan, tuition assistance, paid parental leave, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance. Career Ladder based on training and competencies. We are proud to offer cutting edge technology with several Varian Truebeams, a Varian Halcyon, Aria EMR, and Mevion 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 and take pride in training future generations. 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, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center 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, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA 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. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrated 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 Carrying, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, 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 and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations. All qualified individuals 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 (OEO). 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 at oeo.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 83705 Reg/Temp Regular Employment Type Full-Time Shift Day Work Schedule M-F 12pm-8:30pm 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
