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 receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic 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. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be 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 happens every four years. Click here to learn more!
Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!
Radiation Therapist
RADIATION ONCOLOGY (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
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Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.80 = 64 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $37.11 - 46.39
Provides radiation therapy services by contributing as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team. Responsible for performing the accurate delivery of prescribed radiation therapy under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist, using a variety of complex techniques and equipment. Shares and coordinates key information with other members of the healthcare team. Performs radiation therapy procedures on all patients served to include pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
Essential Job Functions
•Administers a course of radiation therapy as prescribed
by the radiation oncologist. Maintains daily records and documents technical
details of treatment administered. Understands use of all treatment
accessories.
•Maintains a thorough knowledge of CT Simulation
techniques to provide backup in CT Simulation. Coordinates with the radiation
oncologist and physics staff to insure proper positioning and measurements for
planning and calculations
•Understands the function and utilization of therapy
treatment equipment. Is familiar with all equipment in their work areas as to
include 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 the first signs of any 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 in accordance with
established procedures when appropriate. Performs checks on patients’ charts
for accuracy and documentation according to established procedures
•Maintains knowledge of mold room procedures. Is able to
construct electron blocks or other devices as appropriate
•Is assigned to the on call schedule as per established
procedures. Is able to complete patient setup, calculations and treatment on
emergency basis.
•Maintains all equipment within a therapist scope of
practice, including logs. Reports equipment malfunctions to medical physicist,
lead therapist or department manager. Participants in quality assessment and
improvement plan
•Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and
development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental
and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant
to job performance. Maintain clinical competencies for assigned clinical areas.
Maintain ARRT Certification in radiation therapy with documented continuing
education as required by ARRT.
•Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the
needs of the department/organization.
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings
Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service
expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency
standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job
performance.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to
meet the needs of the department/organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
•Graduate from an accredited school of radiation therapy
Certifications and Licenses
•Registered in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists in Radiation (ARRT) OR Registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) within six (6) months of employment with Billings Clinic. All candidates must become registrants within six (6) months of employment with Billings Clinic.
Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification At hire
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus
Billings Clinic is committed to
being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and
courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and
processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees
and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same
treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,
color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital
status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or
disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for
prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during
the recruitment process.