STAFF RADIATION THERAPIST

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a STAFF RADIATION THERAPIST to join our radiology team in Kansas City. The role involves using ionizing radiation to treat cancer patients under the direction of a radiation oncologist, preparing patients, simulating, and delivering prescribed treatment plans.

The position requires a Radiation Therapy training or degree with certification, a high school diploma, and preferred bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• Radiation Therapy technical/professional training and degree, certified.
• Bachelor's degree in science-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to select immobilization and positioning aids for simulation and treatment.
• Performs simulations for tumor localization.
• Delivers prescribed treatment to patients under supervision.
• Provides patient education and monitors treatment-related reactions and complications.
• Enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into EMR or paper records.
• Performs verification films and/or digital images per treatment plan.
• Uses dosimetry tools for dose verification.
• Fabricates blocks and molds as needed.
• Performs simple monitor unit calculations and interprets treatment plans.
• Practices radiation safety and monitors equipment for compliance.

Education

High School Graduate

Radiation Therapy Training/Degree, certified

Bachelor's Degree in science-related field

Job description

Position Title

STAFF RADIATION THERAPIST

Days - Full Time

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The 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

• Demonstrates the ability to select appropriate immobilization and positioning aids for simulation and treatment.
• 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.
• Utilizes diode dosimetry and TLDs for dose verification.
• 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
• Radiation Therapy Technical/Professional Training/Degree, certified

Preferred Education and Experience

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

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Registered Radiation Therapist in the state of Kansas, if applicable

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-43543

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.