Contract Radiation Therapist - Merriam
Contract Radiation Therapist - Merriam
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23-06-2025
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Job Description
Radiation Therapist
The Radiation Therapist reports directly to the Chief Radiation Therapist and indirectly to the Lead Radiation Therapist(s). The Radiation Therapist safely delivers proton therapy treatments and CT simulations following policies and procedures with the highest level of quality and compassion for patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe accurate and efficient proton radiation therapy treatments according to the prescription and any treatment protocol provided by the Radiation Oncologist.
- Provide exceptional patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment.
- Explain treatment procedures to patients and/or family members and respond effectively to patient inquiries and refer medical questions to appropriate personnel.
- Understand patient history and diagnosis to perform chart checks for complete treatment documentation.
- Accurately input treatment related data into the oncology record and verify system(s).
- Schedule treatments for patients provide patient education by discussing treatment procedures and assure his/her understanding.
- Perform CT simulations on a rotational shift. Maintain awareness of the MRI zones to ensure safety for staff and patients.
- Acquire and evaluate digital portal images for technical quality treatment accuracy and use/construct immobilization devices as needed.
- Performs basic dosimetry procedures as directed for collecting and documenting data acquired during the simulation procedure.
- Assist with maintaining quality control in accordance with facility and department standards.
- Effectively and in a timely manner communicate challenges with the Chief Radiation Therapist.
- Maintain effective working relationships with patients providers management staff and the public.
- Able to successfully pass basic radiation and MRI safety training.
- Assure the efficient operation of workflow within the department by performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Radiation Therapist or Lead Radiation Therapist(s).
Qualifications:
- Competent dependable thorough.
- Clear understanding of anatomy and physiology.
- Strong analytical skills attention to detail and high-quality results oriented.
- Demonstrate the ability to be pro-active and have a sense of urgency.
- Successfully handles issues through conflict resolution.
- Cooperative and able to build collaborative relationships.
- Possesses great interpersonal communication skills.
- Successfully handles issues through conflict resolution with emotional intelligence.
- Possesses the ability to be sensitive to the patient and know when something is wrong.
- Maintain effective working relationships with patients providers management staff and the public.
Requirements:
- Any number of years experience in conventional (photon) or proton radiation therapy.
- Commensurate with experience skills education and ability to learn quickly.
- Completed a formal Radiation Therapy program from an accredited institution.
- Current R.T.(T)(ARRT) certification is required.
- Experience in Varian Truebeam
Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status*
US Citizen / Green Card holder
Must-Haves
KS License Varian Truebeam experience
Employment Type
Full Time
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