Radiation Therapy Assistant - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City seeks a Radiation Therapy Assistant (PRN) to support Radiation Therapists in patient care, transfer and observation during treatments, and to review patient data in ARIA and O2 for timely treatments.

This role requires a high school diploma and BLS certification with 0–1 year experience in acute, ED, or long-term care settings; part-time hours with on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• BLS or BCLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Experience in care settings preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant patient observation in the immediate care area.
• Reports changes in patient status to Radiation Therapist or physician.
• Coordinates information between nursing unit and Radiation Therapy staff.
• Confirms and screens patient for appointments.
• Accesses patient information in EMR prior to treatment and presents for review.
• Enters information into O2/ARIA to assist Radiation Therapists.
• Prepares treatment rooms for efficient and timely turnover.
• Transports patients to and from Radiation Oncology department.
• Attends to patient comfort during transport and in the department.
• Reports condition changes during transport to Radiation Therapist, nurse or physician.
• Maintains supplies and reports equipment malfunctions.

Education

High School Graduate

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 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.
• Time Type: Part time.

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. 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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.