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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-43542

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 [email protected].

  • 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.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Radiation Therapy,Patient Education,Treatment Planning,Dosimetry,Radiation Safety,Simulation,Patient Monitoring,Custom Fabrication,Medical Record Management,Equipment Compliance,On-Call Responsibilities,Immobilization Techniques,Monitor Unit Calculations,Tumor Localization,Digital Imaging,Verification Films

About The University of Kansas Health System

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.

Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience.

With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient.

We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1998

What you'll do

  • The Radiation Therapist is responsible for planning and delivering radiation treatment to cancer patients under the direction of a radiation oncologist. This includes performing simulations, monitoring treatment reactions, and maintaining accurate patient records.

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What does a STAFF RADIATION THERAPIST do at The University of Kansas Health System?

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