Staff Radiation Therapist - Days

About the role

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

• 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.

Requirements

• High School Graduate Radiation Therapy Technical/Professional Training/Degree, certified
• 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

Qualifications

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

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm