Radiation Therapist
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Radiation Therapist is responsible for
administration of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes in
accordance with the prescription of the Radiation Oncologist and is
accountable for the simulation of patients in preparation of
radiation therapy, basic patient care and education. If you are
interested in learning more about this role or about Intermountain
Health, click here to schedule time with me! Posting Specifics
Shift Details: Full-time (40 Hours), Monday - Friday, 4 10s or 5
8's, occasional weekend call requirements Unit/Location: St. Joseph
Hospital Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications
listed below before applying. Are you interested in advancing your
career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As
a Radiation Therapist at Intermountain Health, you will play a
vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients
receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team
that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where
your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting
impact. What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain?
Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.”
As a Radiation Therapist at Intermountain Health, you will play a
vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients
receive the best care by: - Interprets and implements prescription
and treatment plan. Delivers and charts all simulation and
treatment summaries. - Performs simulation procedures, prepare
immobilization devices. Obtains accurate measurements, contours,
and other information as needed for dosimetry purposes. - Assess
treatment machines and perform daily equipment warm-up and quality
assurance procedures. - Assists in clinical training and evaluation
of student therapists if applicable. - Demonstrates effective
verbal and written communication skills. - Responsible for basic
patient care during treatment delivery, assists with patient
education, observes and monitors day-to-day clinical progress of
patients for signs of treatment symptoms. - Provides accurate daily
billing information for all treatment related procedures. -
Responsible for scheduling and treating patients in a timely and
professional manner. Skills - Clinical Processes - Patient Care -
Communication - Oncology - Decision-Making - Relationship
development - Problem Solving - Empathy - Flexibility -
Collaboration Minimum Qualifications - Radiology Tech License in
the state of practice, if applicable - Certification in Radiation
Therapy from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers Preferred
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy. Education
must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be
verified. - Ongoing need for employee to see and read information,
labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment
and supplies. - Frequent interactions with patient care providers,
patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally
communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information,
alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly
during emergency situations. - Manual dexterity of hands and
fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision
and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for
documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication
preparation, etc. - Expected to lift and utilize full range of
movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift,
and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of
varying weights, up to and including heavy items. - Need to walk
and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and
distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling
gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often
required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment,
power cords on the floor, etc.) - May be expected to stand in a
stationary position for an extended period of time. - For roles
requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires
sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other
vehicles. Location: Saint Joseph Hospital Work City: Denver Work
State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for
this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon
experience. $46.91 - $72.39 We care about your well-being – mind,
body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a
generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to
foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about
our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an
equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain
Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform,
HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore
helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you.
While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final
decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness.
We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules.
Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you
for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced
recruitment process. All positions subject to close without
notice.
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