Radiation Therapy Assistant - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiation Therapy Assistant - PRN to support Radiation Therapists in patient care and treatment preparation at the Bloch Radiation Oncology Pavilion. The role includes transporting patients, assisting with exams, and updating patient data in O2 and ARIA under supervision.

Requires a High School Graduate with basic computer skills; BLS is preferred. This part-time position supports timely care and patient comfort within the Radiation Oncology

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Preferred 3–6 months experience with caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients.
• Experience as an MA, EMT, or LPN is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant patient observation while in the care area and reports changes to the Radiation Therapist or physician.
• Coordinates information between nursing unit and Radiation Therapy staff; confirms and screens appointments.
• Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to treatment and presents it for review by staff.
• Enters information into O2/ARIA to assist Radiation Therapists.
• Prepares treatment rooms and maintains patient comfort during transport and in the department.
• Transports patients to and from Radiation Oncology and ensures timely room turnover.
• Educates patients and families about radiation therapy procedures.
• Retrieves and creates patient folders and accesses reports via O2 and ARIA.
• Maintains supply par levels and reports equipment malfunctions.

Skills

EMR navigation

Patient observation

Computer literacy

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

ARIA

O2

Job description

Position Title

Radiation Therapy Assistant - PRN

Varies - PRN

Bloch 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)

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57980

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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