Radiation Therapist - FTE

Overview

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006. You’ll want to stay for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow.

Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine. You can make a difference here.

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. For more information, or to download the Employee Benefits Guide, visit the Billings Clinic website.

Magnet:
Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process occurs every four years. Learn more on the website.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Learn more about the requirements on the website.

Location: Billings Clinic (BILLINGS CLINIC N 27TH ST BUILDING)

Job Code: req
10590

Shift: Day

Employment Status: Full-Time (0.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $37.11 - $46.39

Provides radiation therapy services as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team. Delivers prescribed radiation therapy accurately under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist, using a variety of complex techniques and equipment. Shares and coordinates information with other members of the healthcare team. Performs radiation therapy procedures on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

• Administers a course of radiation therapy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. Maintains daily records and documents technical details of treatment. Understands use of all treatment accessories.
• Maintains knowledge of CT Simulation techniques to provide backup in CT Simulation. Coordinates with the radiation oncologist and physics staff to ensure proper positioning and measurements for planning and calculations.
• Understands the function and utilization of therapy treatment equipment. Is familiar with all equipment in the work areas including function, emergency shutdown procedures, warm-up procedures, and usage as it applies to the radiation therapy patient.
• Communicates with patients, other health professionals and the public. Provides patient care and comfort essential to radiation therapy. Observes first signs of complications and relays information to physician or radiation oncology nurse.
• Maintains knowledge of billing/patient charges and generates daily charges on the ARIA software.
• Performs monitor unit calculations and checks patients’ charts for accuracy and documentation per procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of mold room procedures and can construct electron blocks or other devices as appropriate.
• Participates in on-call schedule and can complete patient setup, calculations and treatment on an emergency basis.
• Maintains all equipment within a therapist scope of practice, including…