Staff Radiation Therapist - Days

The University of Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist for day shifts in Overland Park. The therapist will treat cancer patients under a radiation oncologist and plan treatments based on patient information.

Responsibilities include simulations, delivering prescribed treatments, patient education, documenting parameters, and performing dosimetry and safety checks. On-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate is required.
• Radiation Therapy Technical/Professional Training/Degree, certified is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in science-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 supervision.
• Provides patient education and monitors patients for treatment-related reactions and complications.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into EMR/paper records.
• Performs verification films/digital images per treatment plan.
• Uses diode dosimetry and TLDs for dose verification.
• Fabricates custom blocks and molds accurately.
• Completes simple MU calculations and interprets treatment plans.
• Enforces radiation safety requirements and monitors equipment for compliance.
• Retrieves patient information/images for simulation and treatment.
• Updates treatment room supplies and linen.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High School Graduate

Radiation Therapy Technical/Professional Training/Degree, certified

Bachelor's Degree in science-related field

Job description

Position Title

Staff Radiation Therapist - Days

Weekend Days - Full Time

KUCC - Overland Park

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Shift: Mon. - Fri. - 8am - 4:30pm
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-57999

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.