Radiation Therapy Assistant
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Job Location:
Overland Park, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Radiation Therapy Assistant assists Radiation Therapists in the care of patients for Radiation Therapy treatments. The Radiation Therapy Assistant also helps with transferring/transporting and observing patients. Collects and presents information from ARIA and/or O2 regarding patient exam and works to ensure patients are treated in a timely manner.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions- Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area. Reports to Radiation Therapist and or physician if there is a change in patients mental status pain or condition.
- Coordinates information between nursing unit and the Radiation Therapy staff. Confirms and screens patient for appointments.
- Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to patients treatment and presents to Radiation Therapy staff for review.
- Enters information into O2/ARIA to assist Radiation Therapists.
- Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission goals and values of the hospital department and division.
- Prepares treatment rooms before and after patient exam to assist with efficient and timely room turnover.
- Transport patients to and from Radiation Oncology department.
- Attends to patients comfort during transport and in the Radiation Oncology department. Reports condition changes during transport to Radiation Therapist/nurse or physician.
- Performs daily work assignments in an efficient organized manner and with accuracy such as assisting with inpatient/outpatient schedule coordination of patients.
- Provides education to patients patient families and nursing units regarding radiation therapy procedures.
- Retrieves and/or creates patients electronic folders and accesses reports and other patient or exam data via O2 and ARIA
- Maintains supply par levels for linen cleaning supplies gloves etc. and restocks as needed
- Promptly reports equipment malfunctions.
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate
Preferred Education and Experience
- Less than 1 year 3-6 months experience with caring for acute ED or long-term care patients
- Experience as an MA EMT LPN
Required Licensure and Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Licensure and Certification
Knowledge Requirements
- Ability to use computer systems retrieving data when necessary
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-50635Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .
Employment with the health system is contingent upon among other things agreeing to the and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- HIPAA
- Data Collection
- HTTPS
- Physiology Knowledge
- Physio therapy
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education.
