Radiation Therapy Technologist

Saint Luke's Physician Group•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke’s North Hospital's Radiation Therapy Department is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Oncology team. This role involves performing various radiotherapy treatments and simulations, assisting in the development of new techniques, delivering daily radiation therapy treatments, scheduling patients, and maintaining accurate patient EMR. The position also requires participation in continuing education, departmental quality assurance, and maintaining current licensure and accreditation. The therapist will utilize imaging technologies for simulation, treatment planning, and delivery, perform daily equipment warm-up procedures, and comply with safety policies. Providing compassion and emotional support to patients and their families, maintaining a positive attitude, and being knowledgeable of special treatment procedures are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Performs various radiotherapy treatments and simulations at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail.
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 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.