Radiation Therapy Assistant - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiation Therapy Assistant to support Radiation Therapists in patient care and transport within the Radiation Oncology department. You will assist with patient transfer, observation, and data entry into ARIA and O2 systems, ensuring timely treatment and smooth workflow.

Roles involve preparing treatment rooms, communicating patient condition changes, and providing education to patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Less than 1 year of experience preferred.
• 3–6 months experience with caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients is preferred.
• Experience as an MA, EMT, or LPN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant patient observation in the care area.
• Coordinate information between nursing unit and Radiation Therapy staff.
• Access EMR/ARIA/O2 to prepare and review patient data.
• Transport patients to and from Radiation Oncology department.
• Explain procedures and provide patient education as needed.

Skills

Patient care

EMR systems

Team communication

BLS knowledge

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

EMR data entry

ARIA/O2

Job description

## Radiation Therapy Assistant - PRNApply: Kansas City, KS: Part time: Posted Today: R-57980# Position TitleRadiation Therapy Assistant - PRNVaries - PRNBloch Radiation Oncology Pavilion## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Radiation Therapy Assistant assists Radiation Therapists in the care of patients for Radiation Therapy treatments. The Radiation Therapy Assistant also helps with transferring/transporting and observing patients. Collects and presents information from ARIA and/or O2 regarding patient, exam and works to ensure patients are treated in a timely manner.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area. Reports to Radiation Therapist and or physician if there is a change in patient’s mental status, pain, or condition.* Coordinates information between nursing unit and the Radiation Therapy staff. Confirms and screens patient for appointments.* Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to patient’s treatment and presents to Radiation Therapy staff for review.* Enters information into O2/ARIA to assist Radiation Therapists.* Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals and values of the hospital, department and division.* Prepares treatment rooms before and after patient exam to assist with efficient and timely room turnover.* Transport patients to and from Radiation Oncology department.* Attends to patient’s comfort during transport and in the Radiation Oncology department. Reports condition changes during transport to Radiation Therapist/nurse or physician.* Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner and with accuracy, such as assisting with inpatient/outpatient schedule coordination of patients.* Provides education to patients, patient families, and nursing units regarding radiation therapy procedures.* Retrieves and/or creates patients’ electronic folders and accesses reports and other patient or exam data via O2 and ARIA* Maintains supply par levels for linen, cleaning supplies, gloves etc. and restocks as needed* Promptly reports equipment malfunctions.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** High School Graduate **Preferred Education and Experience*** Less than 1 year 3-6 months experience with caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients* Experience as an MA, EMT, LPN **Required Licensure and Certification*** Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) **Preferred Licensure and Certification** **Knowledge Requirements*** Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary