Job Description

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Are you looking to join a healthcare organization that cares about their

employees as much as their patients?

Increased Compensation Packages Now Available

The Opportunity:

Saint Luke’s North Hospital's Radiation Therapy Department is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Oncology team.

Shift:

Mon-Fri (rotate call with other therapists) 730am-4:00pm times may vary....No Holidays

We offer a Career Advancement Program to qualified employees to expand your skills and grow your career.

Responsibilities:

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 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 creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans

• Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Radiation Therapy (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistAssociate DegreeFull TimeDay (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.

J oin the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.