Valley View Hospital
Radiation Therapist Calaway-Young Cancer Center Part-time
Valley View Hospital, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, us, 81602
As the leading cancer treatment facility in the Rockies, the Calaway•Young Cancer Center is home to a nationally renowned, highly skilled, innovative and respected team of providers with accreditations for the most advanced technologies and cancer treatment options in the country.
General Objectives:
As a member of the radiation oncology team, administers ionizing radiation for the purpose of treating diseases.
Demonstrates general understanding of anatomy and physiology pathology, medical terminology, oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, radiation oncology techniques, radiation safety and the psychosocial aspects of cancer toward the end.
The Calaway•Young Cancer Center offers the following radiation treatments:
CT radiation therapy planning
True Beam Linear Accelerator
Electron Beam external radiation
Photon external radiation
HDR (high dose rate) brachytherapy
LDR (low dose rate) brachytherapy/seed implantation
Orthovoltage superficial (skin cancer) external radiation
Open source I131 (thyroid)
Xofigo (RA 223) prostate
Optune cap for a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM)
Vision RT
SpaceOAR (prostate)
4D CT planning (motion planning lung cancer)
Stereotactic radiosurgery
SBRT (stereotactic body radiosurgery)
Education:
Successful completion of a radiation therapy training program, R.T. (T) certification and maintaining certification.
Experience:
2 years of experience in the area of Radiation Oncology is preferred. We are considering all levels of experience for this position.
Skills:
Working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations pertaining to radiation therapy
Ability to interpret and deliver treatments per plans and relevant treatment protocols
Experience with modern radiation therapy delivery systems, imaging systems and electronic medical records
Experience with the following techniques required: Breath Hold, SRS and SBRT, Superficial and HDR
Working knowledge of Mosaiq highly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Loan Repayment:
Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.
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General Objectives:
As a member of the radiation oncology team, administers ionizing radiation for the purpose of treating diseases.
Demonstrates general understanding of anatomy and physiology pathology, medical terminology, oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, radiation oncology techniques, radiation safety and the psychosocial aspects of cancer toward the end.
The Calaway•Young Cancer Center offers the following radiation treatments:
CT radiation therapy planning
True Beam Linear Accelerator
Electron Beam external radiation
Photon external radiation
HDR (high dose rate) brachytherapy
LDR (low dose rate) brachytherapy/seed implantation
Orthovoltage superficial (skin cancer) external radiation
Open source I131 (thyroid)
Xofigo (RA 223) prostate
Optune cap for a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM)
Vision RT
SpaceOAR (prostate)
4D CT planning (motion planning lung cancer)
Stereotactic radiosurgery
SBRT (stereotactic body radiosurgery)
Education:
Successful completion of a radiation therapy training program, R.T. (T) certification and maintaining certification.
Experience:
2 years of experience in the area of Radiation Oncology is preferred. We are considering all levels of experience for this position.
Skills:
Working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations pertaining to radiation therapy
Ability to interpret and deliver treatments per plans and relevant treatment protocols
Experience with modern radiation therapy delivery systems, imaging systems and electronic medical records
Experience with the following techniques required: Breath Hold, SRS and SBRT, Superficial and HDR
Working knowledge of Mosaiq highly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Loan Repayment:
Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.
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