To us, it's about living life to the fullest while serving our patients, teammates, neighbors and friends. We are dedicated and passionate in everything we do, seeking challenge and appreciating the routes that got us here. Whether our path is clinical or not, we all came to find balance and meaning in our lives within the work we are passionate about and the adventures we live.Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Our updated 520,000-square-foot hospital opened in December 2020. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Some roles may be based outside of our Colorado office (as stated in the Job Title). Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. POSITION PURPOSE:Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the physician according to established policies and procedures, standards,and practices. ESSENTIAL JON FUNCTIONS:Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients, answers patient questions, and explains procedures.Oversees other personnel by training, allocating, and monitoring work.Establishes work schedules, sets priorities, evaluates work performance, and makes recommendations for personnel actions.Checks films for all treated areas and shows these to the physician.Changes therapy as ordered.Reinforces recommendations given to patients by the physician, nurse, dietitian, etc., concerning the reaction to treatment andcare of the radiated area, and prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effectsAssists in tumor localization and dosimetry procedures.Interfaces with the physicist, dosimetrist, and other pertinent staff at initiation of treatment. Consults with supportive care staff toprovide high quality patient care.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, professional affiliations, currentliterature, in-service meetings, and workshops.Prepares rooms and equipment for patients, stocks rooms with linens and supplies, and orders as needed.Implements and maintains established department, unit, and hospital policies and procedures, and objectives, quality assurance,safety, environmental standards, and infection control policiesRole models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills andefforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature andlevel of the job.Experience Two years of experience as a Radiation Therapist required. 4-6 years' experience preferred.TrueBeam and Aria experience preferred.Detail oriented and proactive in navigating patients' courses of treatment.Education N/ALicense(s): N/ACertification(s): American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Radiation Therapy (T) specialty required.Basic Life Support (BLS) required.Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading writing and speaking English. Benefits at Vail Health Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wages, parental leave, housing programs and childcare reimbursement to support the cost of living in a mountain community.Comprehensive Health Benefits: Top-quality health care package including vision, dental and medical with options of flexible spending and health savings accounts.Education Assistance: We are proud to offer tuition and student loan assistance programs.Paid Time Off: Roughly five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with matching potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and more.Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Recreation discounts, pet insurance and a $1,000 annual wellness reimbursement program. As a condition of employment, Vail Health requires COVID-19 vaccination of all clinical and non-clinical staff, excluding remote status.
Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.
