Staff Radiation Therapist- Proton Therapy

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist for the Proton Therapy Pavilion. The role involves delivering ionizing radiation to cancer patients under a radiation oncologist's guidance and coordinating with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include simulations, accurate treatment delivery, patient education, documentation, and safety oversight in a demanding clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with Radiation Therapy training and certification.
• Bachelor's degree in science and 1+ year outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select immobilization and positioning aids for simulation and treatment.
• Perform simulations for tumor localization and deliver prescribed therapy.
• Enter treatment parameters into EMR and verify dose calculations.
• Maintain patient safety and monitor for treatment-related reactions.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Education

Oncology Imaging

Education

High School Graduate Radiation Therapy Training

Bachelors degree in science (preferred)

Job description

Position Title - Staff Radiation Therapist- Proton Therapy Bloch Radiation Oncology Pavilion

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

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.