Staff Proton Radiation Therapist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Staff Proton Radiation Therapist to join our radiation therapy team in Kansas City. The role involves planning and delivering proton therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist, ensuring precise treatment for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include simulations, patient education, accurate entry of treatment parameters, image verification, and strict adherence to radiation safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion certificate in Radiation Therapy required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Proton Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform simulations for tumor localization and treatment planning.
• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy to patients under supervision.
• Educate patients and monitor for treatment-related reactions.
• Enter and maintain patient treatment parameters in EMR/paper records.
• Perform verification films/digital images per treatment plan.
• Fabricate blocks and molds as required.
• Perform basic monitor unit calculations and interpret treatment plans.
• Adhere to radiation safety standards and monitor equipment for safety.

Education

High School Graduate

Certificate of Completion in Radiation Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Science-related Field

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Staff Proton Radiation Therapist, under the direction of a radiation oncologist, uses the process of ionizing radiation to treat cancer patients. Is responsible for collecting relevant patient information and using this information to plan a patient's treatment.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs simulations for tumor localization.
• Accurately delivers the prescribed course of treatment to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, under the direction of a radiation oncologist and supervisor.
• Provides patient education and monitors patients for treatment-related reactions and complications.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record or paper medical record.
• Performs verification films and/or digital images according to treatment plan.
• Accurately fabricates custom blocks and molds.
• Accurately completes simple monitor unit calculations and accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Practices and enforces all radiation safety requirements, monitors equipment for compliance with standards, detects malfunctions and makes appropriate response.
• Retrieves patient information and images as needed for simulation and treatment.
• Updates treatment room supplies and linen as needed.
• Assumes “on-call” responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and 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
• Certificate of Completion in Radiation Therapy
• 1 or more years experience in Proton Therapy

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree Science-related field
• 1 or more years experience in an out-patient setting or hospital

Required Licensure and Certification

• Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.