Radiation Therapy Technologist

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Leave of Absence, PTO

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Luke's is seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to join our dedicated Radiation Oncology team at Saint Luke’s North Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. This full-time position involves delivering radiotherapy treatments and supporting continuous education within the department.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate degree and a commitment to patient care. Benefits include medical plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform various radiotherapy treatments and simulations.
• Assist in the development of new techniques and processes.
• Deliver daily radiation therapy treatments and schedule patients.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment and techniques in special treatment procedures

Patient care and emotional support

Participation in continuing education

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Radiation Therapy Equipment

Imaging Technologies

Job description

Job Description

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

Shift

Mon‑Fri (rotating call with other therapists). 7:30 am‑4:00 pm, 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. The 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 prescriptions and set‑up instructions, the therapist delivers daily radiation therapy treatments, schedules patients for treatment and maintains accurate patient EMR. The therapist 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.
• Provides compassion and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards patients and peers.

Benefits

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

Job Requirements

Applicable experience: less than 1 year.

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association or Red Cross. Radiation Therapy (ARRT) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Associate degree.

Job Details

Full time.

Day shift (United States of America).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer.