Radiation Therapist
3 months ago
**Radiation Therapist AdventHealth Shawnee Mission**
**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**
+ Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
+ Student Loan Repayment Program
+ Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
**Our promise to you:**
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.
**Schedule:** Full Time days 40 Hours a week
**Shift** : Monday Friday
**Location:** Santa Fe Building
9301 W 74th St, Suite 100 Merriam, KS 66204
**The community youll be caring for:**
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
**The role youll contribute:**
The Radiation Therapist administers targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Assists in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculates actual treatment dosages, and prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection. Specific duties include: checking patient information; preparing room and equipment; patient and family communication; patient transport and transfer; performing radiation treatments; coordinating treatment and surgery schedules; monitoring patient vitals, maintaining department supplies; keeping records; and assisting with teaching.
**The value youll bring to the team:**
+ Monitors daily patient health, symptoms, and radiation induced side effects and alerts appropriate staff when additional care/follow-up is needed.
+ Monitors patient vitals, performs dressing changes, and provides appropriate clinical care and education when necessary.
+ Checks patient information and prepares treatment room and equipment according to radiation treatment plan.
+ Constructs immobilization devices to provide optimal positioning for radiation treatments.
+ Oversees patient scheduling including daily treatments, simulations, and coordination among physicians, surgical operating rooms, and patient transport and organizes care to ensure effective utilization of resources
**Qualifications - External**
**The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:**
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent
+ Up to 1 Year of Clinical Experience
+ Kansas LRT State License
+ American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
+ Basic Life Support
**Internal Description**
**Description - Internal**
**Radiation Therapist AdventHealth Shawnee Mission**
**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**
+ $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
+ Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
+ Student Loan Repayment Program
+ Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
**Our promise to you:**
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.
**Schedule:** Full Time days 40 Hours a week
**Shift** : Monday Friday
**Location:** Santa Fe Building
9301 W 74th St, Suite 100 Merriam, KS 66204
**The community youll be caring for:**
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
**The role youll contribute:**
The Radiation Therapist administers targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Assists in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculates actual treatment dosages, and prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection. Specific duties include: checking patient information; preparing room and equipment; patient and family communication; patient transport and transfer; performing radiation treatments; coordinating treatment and surgery schedules; monitoring patient vitals, maintaining department supplies; keeping records; and assisting with teaching.
**The value youll bring to the team:**
+ Monitors daily patient health, symptoms, and radiation induced side effects and alerts appropriate staff when additional care/follow-up is needed.
+ Monitors patient vitals, performs dressing changes, and provides appropriate clinical care and education when necessary.
+ Checks patient information and prepares treatment room and equipment according to radiation treatment plan.
+ Constructs immobilization devices to provide optimal positioning for radiation treatments.
+ Oversees patient scheduling including daily treatments, simulations, and coordination among physicians, surgical operating rooms, and patient transport and organizes care to ensure effective utilization of resources
Qualifications
**The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:**
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent
+ Up to 1 Year of Clinical Experience
+ Kansas LRT State License
+ American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
+ Basic Life Support
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
**Category:** Cancer Institute
**Organization:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Shift:** 1 - Day
**Req ID:** 24019981
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
