Radiation Therapist

Intermountain Health seeks a compassionate Radiation Therapist to deliver safe, precise radiation treatments in our patient-centered, team-based environment. In this role, you will perform accurate patient positioning, operate linear accelerators, verify treatment plans, and monitor patient responses while maintaining rigorous radiation safety and quality standards. You'll collaborate closely with oncologists, dosimetrists, physicists, and nurses to provide integrated, high-quality care. Join a mission-driven organization that offers professional development, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to improve community health across the region.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation treatments safely and accurately per oncologist orders
• Perform patient setup, positioning, and verification using imaging and immobilization devices
• Operate and monitor linear accelerators and related radiation therapy equipment
• Verify treatment plans, doses, and scheduling in the EMR and treatment systems
• Monitor patients during treatment, assessing tolerance and reporting changes to the care team
• Educate patients and families about treatment procedures, side effects, and self-care
• Maintain strict radiation safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, physicists, and nurses on coordinated care
• Document all treatments, assessments, and incidents accurately and timely
• Participate in ongoing training, competency validation, and process improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Radiation therapy equipment operation
• Treatment planning and delivery
• Patient positioning and immobilization
• Dosimetry fundamentals
• Radiation safety and protection
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Quality assurance procedures
• Infection control practices
• Basic life support (BLS)
• Interdisciplinary care coordination