SM-Radiation Therapist PRN

AdventHealth; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare community that values the wholeness of each person. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering targeted radiation treatments while ensuring quality patient care. This position offers an opportunity for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment that emphasizes both physical and emotional wellbeing. With a focus on teamwork and community, you will be part of a mission to uplift and heal, making a significant impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Administers radiation doses as prescribed by oncologists.
• Monitors patient health and manages treatment equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room and equipment for radiation therapy.
• Monitors patient vitals and provides clinical care.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Therapy

Communication Skills

Monitoring Patient Vitals

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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.