Staff Radiation Therapist

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist at Bell Hospital in Kansas City. You will work under a radiation oncologist to plan and deliver ionizing radiation treatments for cancer patients, ensuring accurate simulations, treatment delivery, and patient education.

Required are a radiation therapy certification and CPR/BLS, with ARRT credentials. The role includes on-call responsibilities and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate Radiation Therapy Technical/Professional Training/Degree, certified.
• ARRT certification required (Radiation Therapy).
• BLS Heartsaver certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select immobilization and positioning aids for simulation and treatment.
• Perform simulations for tumor localization.
• Deliver prescribed treatment to patients under supervision.
• Provide patient education and monitor for reactions/complications.
• Enter treatment parameters into EMR or paper records.
• Perform verification films/digital images per plan.
• Use diode dosimetry and TLDs for dose verification.
• Fabricate blocks and molds as needed.
• Complete monitor unit calculations and interpret treatment plan.
• Maintain radiation safety standards and monitor equipment for issues.
• Retrieve patient information and images for simulation and treatment.
• Manage treatment room supplies and on-call duties.

Skills

Dosimetry

Patient education

Radiation safety

Treatment planning

Education

High School Diploma or Radiation Therapy Training/Certification

Bachelor's degree in science (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Title

Staff Radiation Therapist Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

JOB SUMMARY 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

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.