The Radiation Therapist provides prescribed radiation therapy to patients while ensuring accurate machine operation and patient safety. They act as a liaison between the patient and the clinical team, documenting treatment records and performing quality assurance checks.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed a 12 or 24-month Radiation Therapy Technology Program and possess at least one year of experience in a major cancer center. Required certifications include ARRT Radiation Therapist and BLS/RQI.
Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist Education Qualifications Must have satisfactorily completed a 12 or 24 month Radiation Therapy Technology Program Required Experience Qualifications 1 year Experience in a major cancer center or equivalent field. Preferred Licenses and Certifications Radiation Therapist - ARRT Required Basic Life Support - BLS/RQI Required within 90 days of hire What you will do Works as a liaison between patient, radiation oncologist and other clinical staff. Including Completing daily warm up on machines to ensure they are working properly prior to radiation administration and reports concerns to physicist and radiation oncologist. Acquire MV, KV, CBCT imaging of patient per directions of Radiation Oncologist to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment. Operates the machine to treat the patient with radiation. Checks plan for approved prescription to make sure the machine will deliver prescribed dose of radiation to the appropriate area of the patient's body. Explains treatment plans to the patient and answers questions about treatment. Implements and delivers a planned course of treatment with high professional standards for patient positioning, immobilization, documentation and patient comfort. Administers treatment accurately and safely, verifying all treatment data according to departmental treatment procedures. Monitors and reports untoward/problematic symptoms, reactions, therapeutic responses, and incompatibilities to radiation oncologist. Follows safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation. Monitors the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment. Documents detailed records of treatment. Constructs and/or prepares immobilization devices, beam directional devices and any other treatment aids, which facilitate treatment delivery. Fulfills call duties according to departmental call back policy, as requested. Withholds treatment when conditions warrant and consults with a Radiation Oncologist before proceeding. Serves as a source of support and encouragement for each individual patient and their families. Participates in weekly chart rounds with staff and physicians. Participates in all healthcare effectiveness studies whether hospital wide or departmental. Continually enhances his/her professionalism via collaborative activities that promote professional practice and teamwork of the staff. Participates in CT simulation procedures as per departmental policy and procedures, constructs/fabricates immobilization devices needed for precise treatment delivery. Interacts and evaluates honestly and fairly with all students placed within the department. Instructs appropriately and consistently, according to department treatment procedures, to benefit and advance the profession.
Uses equipment/supplies correctly: o Examine machines to make sure they are safe and working properly. o Performs daily and periodic quality assurance checks and related tasks as per directions of Medical Physicist. o Is able to detect equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action. o Appropriately and safely operates all equipment. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget
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Physical
Demands
Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Carrying:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot
Coordination:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Feeling:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Grasping (Fine
Motor):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Grasping (Gross
Hand):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Handling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Hearing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Kneeling:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Lifting:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Operate
Foot
Controls:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Pulling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Pushing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Forward):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Overhead):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Repetitive
Motions:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Sitting:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Standing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Stooping:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Talking:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Walking:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Working
Conditions
Combative
Patients:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious
Diseases:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Mechanical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Noise/Sounds:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Radiant
Energy:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of
Exposure to
Blood and
Body
Fluids:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of
Exposure to
Hazardous
Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.
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Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
