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Care Tech - Radiation Oncology
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. 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. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Are you looking for meaningful, patient-centered work in a cutting-edge oncology setting? Join the Radiation Oncology team at Shaw Cancer Center, where compassion meets technology in the fight against cancer. As a Radiation Oncology Care Technician, you’ll be more than a clinical support provider—you’ll be a steady, calming presence for patients undergoing life-changing treatment.
This role offers the chance to work closely with radiation therapists, nurses, physicians, and physicists in a collaborative, high-touch setting where continuity of care and emotional support are just as important as clinical excellence. If you enjoy both clinical detail and compassionate care—and thrive in a team-based environment—this is the opportunity for you.
- Serve as a consistent point of contact for radiation therapy patients throughout their treatment journey, offering support, guidance, and a friendly face.
- Take and record accurate vitals, daily weights, and pre-treatment assessments.
- Coordinate daily patient flow, ensuring that rooms are prepped and patients are ready for simulation, treatment, and follow-ups.
- Assist radiation nurses with patient education, skin care monitoring, and treatment side effect tracking.
- Document interactions, vitals, and changes in condition using the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and comforting care environment; perform light cleaning and restocking as needed.
- Help coordinate lab draws, transport assistance, and interdepartmental communication for seamless care transitions.
- Build meaningful relationships with patients receiving daily treatment for multiple weeks, supporting their emotional well-being as much as their physical health.
- Support our Just Culture and live Vail Health’s mission of elevating health across our mountain communities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Why Join Shaw Cancer Center?
- Work in a nationally recognized cancer center that blends advanced radiation technology with personalized care.
- Become part of a tight-knit, mission-driven team that celebrates teamwork and professional development.
- Serve patients in a beautiful mountain setting—where work-life balance and quality of life matter.
- One year of experience as a care tech preferred.
One of the following is required:
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the state of Colorado
- Certified in the state of Colorado as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare Association
- Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
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Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.