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Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a crucial role in administering radiation treatments and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on whole-person care, where your contributions will be valued. With a commitment to professional growth and community well-being, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. Embrace the chance to thrive in your career while making a difference in healthcare.
**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**
+ Career Development
+ Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
+ Mental Health Resources and Support
**Our promise to you:**
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.
**Schedule:** Per Diem
**Shift** : Days
**Location:** 9301 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204
**The community you’ll be caring for:**
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you'remore than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff,and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital inShawnee Mission, Kansas.
**The role you’ll contribute:**
The Radiation Therapist administers targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Assists in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculates actual treatment dosages, and prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection. Specific duties include: checking patient information; preparing room and equipment; patient and family communication; patient transport and transfer; performing radiation treatments; coordinating treatment and surgery schedules; monitoring patient vitals, maintaining department supplies; keeping records; and assisting with teaching.
**The value you’ll bring to the team:**
+ Provides quality patient care and maintains daily assigned duties:
+ Reviews and implements plan of care according to physician orders and prescriptions
+ Monitors daily patient health, symptoms, and radiation induced side effects and alerts appropriate staff when additional care/follow-up is needed.
+ Monitors patient vitals, performs dressing changes, and provides appropriate clinical care and education when necessary.
+ Checks patient information and prepares treatment room and equipment according to radiation treatment plan.
**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:**
**Qualifications required:**
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent
+ Up to 1 Year of Clinical Experience
+ Kansas LRT State License
+ American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
+ Basic Life Support
**Qualifications preferred:**
+ Bachelor’s Degree
+ 5 Years of Position-Related Experience
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
**Category:** Cancer Institute
**Organization:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
**Schedule:** Per Diem
**Shift:** 1 - Day
**Req ID:** 25016800
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.