Radiation Therapy Technologist

Saint Luke's Health System

About The Position

Are you looking to join a healthcare organization that cares about their employees as much as their patients? Join Saint Luke's East as a FT Radiation Therapy Technologist! FT Day; M-F 8a-4:30p Weekend Call Closed major holidays ARRT Radiation Therapy required The Opportunity: Under the supervision of the manager and the professional direction of the radiation oncologist, the radiation therapist performs various radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail. The radiation therapist may be required to assist in the development of new techniques and processes for simulations, treatment, new equipment and new devices. After reviewing treatment prescription of the physician and set up instructions, the therapist delivers daily radiation therapy treatments, schedules patients for treatment and maintains accurate patient EMR. Participates in continuing education programs, departmental quality assurance program and maintains current licensure and accreditation in the Radiation Oncology profession. Offers assistance to coworkers during free time. Actively participates in department meetings. Maintains flexibility and positive attitude throughout changing environment. Is knowledgeable of equipment and techniques in special treatment procedures such as SRS/SRT, Deep Inspiration Breath Hold and HDR per department processes. Utilizes imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist such as weekly ports, CBCT and IGRT. Performs daily warm-up procedures in simulation and on linear accelerators. Complies with department safety policies and procedures. Provide compassion and emotional support to patients and their families. Maintain a positive attitude towards patients and peers. Why Saint Luke’s? We believe in work/life balance. We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve. We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard. We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals. #LI-CK2 Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Radiation Therapy (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Associate Degree Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes Are you interested in staying up to date on openings at Saint Luke’s Health System? Simply sign up for job alerts at https://careers.saintlukeskc.org/job-alerts When we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings. If you are a current Saint Luke's Health System employee, please apply through your Workday account by typing "Find Jobs" in the top left corner search bar. You can also follow the link below to the current internal career site to apply. http://www.myworkday.com/saintlukes/d/task/1422$1011.htmld

Requirements

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Radiation Therapy (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
Associate Degree
Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year

Responsibilities

Performs various radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail.
Assists in the development of new techniques and processes for simulations, treatment, new equipment and new devices.
Delivers daily radiation therapy treatments, schedules patients for treatment and maintains accurate patient EMR.
Participates in continuing education programs, departmental quality assurance program and maintains current licensure and accreditation in the Radiation Oncology profession.
Offers assistance to coworkers during free time.
Actively participates in department meetings.
Maintains flexibility and positive attitude throughout changing environment.
Is knowledgeable of equipment and techniques in special treatment procedures such as SRS/SRT, Deep Inspiration Breath Hold and HDR per department processes.
Utilizes imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist such as weekly ports, CBCT and IGRT.
Performs daily warm-up procedures in simulation and on linear accelerators.
Complies with department safety policies and procedures.
Provide compassion and emotional support to patients and their families.
Maintain a positive attitude towards patients and peers.