Radiation Therapist -FT, PT & PRN

Radiation Therapist FT, PT & PRN positions available.

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Essential Functions:

1. Operate radiation-producing equipment to treat cancer patients; utilizing beam direction devices and bolus materials as prescribed.  Perform imaging as prescribed.  Evaluate images and shift appropriately for treatment.
2. Follows prescribed course of radiation treatment and verifies plan with the Radiation Oncologist to ensure and promote quality patient care.
3. Operates the CT simulator and with knowledge and confidence.  Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist in developing a preliminary treatment plan.  Completes simulation documentation.  Administers oral and IV contrast as required for the simulation.
4. Can proficiently navigate the ARIA treatment software.  Input treatment fields and make minor changes to the patients' daily dose, total dose, total treatments, etc., when necessary.
5. Checks printed treatment plan -vs- ARIA before patient begins treatments.
6. Communicates upcoming simulations or boost plans on task pad in advance to promote a smooth transition between treatment plans.
7. Positions and immobilizes the patient for treatment and simulation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and is able to duplicate set-up for treatment.  Takes digital photos of treatment area and uploads them to ARIA.
8. Monitors patients during treatments and simulations so patient safety protocols are followed and effectively applies policies relative to safety and infection control.
9. Communicates effectively with the Radiation Oncologist to gain understanding of treatment prescription.
10. Helps maintain and organize patient chart.  Performs chart audits as requested.
11. Considers and applies knowledge of age specific factors in the care, treatment, and education of patients; newborn through geriatric.
12. Accurately documents and maintains treatment records of each patient and reports any complications to the Radiation Oncologist.
13. Communicates effectively with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, and other staff on changes to the patient's treatment status when appropriate.
14. Assist other Radiation Therapist and personnel in accurate documentation and performance of quality assurance procedures.
15. Check water level of accelerator and keep equipment in good working order.  Report any mechanical problems or malfunctions to the director and/or vendor as necessary.
16. When time permits, assist with clerical duties.
17.  Routinely inventories supply to ensure supplies are available as needed for patient treatments and simulations.
18.  Charges appropriately for simulations and treatments.
19.  Interacts with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff to coordinate care.
20.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technical knowledge of radiation treatment equipment.   Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.   Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff.
Education:
Graduate from an ARRT/JCR certified school of radiation therapy technology RT (T) and be either board certified or eligible.
Experience:  If eligible, take and pass registry within 6 months after graduation.


Certification/Licensure:
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. (LRT) Licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
Code Blue Training:
Minimum level of BLS training is required.

Physical Demands: May require frequent sitting.   Requires full range of body motions.   May require frequent standing and walking.   Requires occasional lifting of 75 lbs.   Requires occasional lifting and carrying of 50 lbs. and frequent lifting and carrying of 20 lbs. Requires occasional handling and lifting patients of 75 lbs. and 75 lbs. with assistance. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal range.   Requires working under stressful conditions and occasional extended hours.   Requires exposure to communicable diseases, radiation, sharps, hazardous materials, and body fluids.

Working Conditions: Work is predominately during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.   However, some variations may occur depending on workload and staffing.   Emergency on-call status may apply.