Radiation Therapist
Butte, Montana
Saint James Healthcare

Radiation Therapist

Location: Butte, Montana
Employment Type: Clinical Non-Nursing Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes according to the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription. Key duties include:

• Simulating patients in preparation for radiation therapy.
• Providing basic patient care and education.
• Checking prescriptions, diagnosis, charts, and patient identification.
• Explaining procedures and reinforcing instructions regarding treatment reactions and care.
• Preparing room and equipment (immobilization devices, blocks, field sizes).
• Transferring patients as needed.
• Verifying treatment parameters and documenting doses, instructions, diagrams, and treatment details.
• Performing treatment simulation including cerrobend block fabrication.
• Developing and filing x-rays and port films.
• Monitoring patients for unusual reactions or events.
• Maintaining unit order, cleanliness, and stock levels.
• Completing daily, progress, and discharge documentation.
• Participating in quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Documenting patient care plans, tests, and examination results.
• Escalating non-routine issues to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Ensuring safety checklists and quality controls are completed.
• Promoting organizational mission, vision, and values.
• Performing other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform all essential duties satisfactorily.
• Knowledge, skills, education, training, licensure, and experience appropriate for the role.
• Regular attendance on-site during scheduled shifts is required.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Radiation Therapist
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Radiation Therapist roles.

License Requirement

• Must hold a valid Radiation Therapist license appropriate for Montana.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Preferred skills and experience: Not specified.