Job Details

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cancer Center Radiation Therapist in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

• Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Radiation therapists plan and apply ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions from the radiation oncologist or radiation physicist.
• They provide specific care to patients during treatment and educate patients regarding procedures as well as how to deal with radiation reactions.
• In accordance with the prescription and instructions of a radiation oncologist, they produce an external beam treatment plan for each patient, with alternatives if necessary, either by the use of a treatment planning computer.
• Radiation therapists must observe radiation safety measures for patients, personnel and visitors.
• The Therapist delivers the treatment and promptly and accurately documenting the treatment and any notes into the electronic medical record.

Job Requirements:

• Must hold or obtain current licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with (T) credential.

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• Comprehension of standard radiation therapy techniques; principles of radiation physics.
• Must be able to utilize Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical record software.