Radiation Therapy Technologist

saintlukes; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Luke's North Hospital's Radiation Therapy Department is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Oncology team. The role involves delivering daily radiation therapy treatments, simulations, and assisting in new technique development, with a focus on patient comfort and safety.

You'll work Mon-Fri, with rotating call and no major holidays, using imaging technologies like CBCT and IGRT, and participate in QA, continuing education, and department meetings to maintain licensure and

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience in radiation therapy.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Associate Degree in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level with minimal supervision.
• Assist in development of new techniques and processes for simulations, treatment, equipment and devices.
• Deliver daily radiation therapy treatments and schedule patients for treatment; maintain accurate patient EMR.
• Participate in continuing education programs and department QA; maintain licensure and accreditation.
• Provide support to coworkers and actively participate in department meetings.
• Maintain flexibility and a positive attitude in a changing environment.
• Utilize imaging technologies (CBCT, IGRT) for simulation, planning, and delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Perform daily warm-up procedures in simulation and on linear accelerators.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

CBCT

IGRT

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Saint Luke's North Hospital's Radiation Therapy Department is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Oncology team.

Shift

Mon-Fri (rotate call with other therapists) 730a-4:00pm times may vary....No Holidays

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the manager and the professional direction of the radiation oncologist, the radiation therapist performs various radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail.
• The radiation therapist may be required to assist in the development of new techniques and processes for simulations, treatment, new equipment and new devices.
• After reviewing treatment prescription of the physician and set up instructions, the therapist delivers daily radiation therapy treatments, schedules patients for treatment and maintains accurate patient EMR.
• Participates in continuing education programs, departmental quality assurance program and maintains current licensure and accreditation in the Radiation Oncology profession.
• Offers assistance to coworkers during free time.
• Actively participates in department meetings.
• Maintains flexibility and positive attitude throughout changing environment.
• Is knowledgeable of equipment and techniques in special treatment procedures such as SRS/SRT, Deep Inspiration Breath Hold per department processes.
• Utilizes imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist such as weekly ports, CBCT and IGRT.
• Performs daily warm-up procedures in simulation and on linear accelerators.
• Complies with department safety policies and procedures.
• Provide compassion and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards patients and peers.

Why Saint Luke's?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

• Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Radiation Therapy (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Associate Degree

Job Details

• Full Time
• Day (United States of America)