Advanced Radiation Therapist

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

23d

About The Position

The Advanced 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.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Certificate of Completion in Radiation Therapy
3 or more years experience in an out-patient setting or hospital
Demonstrates proficiency and can independently manage advanced simulation procedures
Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree Science-related field

Responsibilities

Serves as Subject Matter Expert and Mentor in advanced treatment and simulation techniques.
Provides mentoring and training for students and therapist, evaluates therapists’ competence in new and existing procedures.
Provides daily oversight of Radiation Oncology site, ensuring patient scheduling is efficient and timely.
May provide input and participate in annual evaluations of staff therapist with Radiation Oncology Supervisor/Director
Provides input on therapist scheduling and able to perform time attendance in time management/payroll system
Monitor that a weekly chart review is completed to ensure radiation oncology medical records are complete and hold staff accountable to correct any deficiencies.
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.
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.
Other duties may be assigned as required.