Radiation Therapist Lead

Kansas Action for Children, Inc • Remote (KS, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 3m ago

At AHS Kansas Health System in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Radiation Therapist Lead in Topeka, KS. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people: Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support. We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

Perform and monitor Radiation Oncology treatments and simulations, ensuring the accuracy of the treatment plan as developed by the physician and physics team.
Coordinate delivery of radiation planning and radiation treatment delivery areas.
Observe the clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient, using clinical decision-making skills to recognize and communicate any signs requiring further treatment planning intervention or procedures.
Lead radiation therapists with the implementation of new techniques, procedures, and equipment.
Utilize clinical decision-making skills to recognize and communicate any signs requiring further treatment planning intervention or procedures.
Seek additional assignments when volumes are low to ensure maximum effectiveness of the department.
Promote unity and offer support within the workgroup, between functions, and across departments to accomplish objectives.
Contribute to containing healthcare costs by effectively utilizing supply management techniques, identifying practice protocols that do not jeopardize patient care but would minimize costs, and recommend alternative processes that streamline workflow to free up more time for direct patient care.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Completion of a two-year accredited Radiation Therapy program.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy.
Associate Degree or equivalent.
ARRT registry or eligible from an accredited program.
BLS certification required or attained within 2-months of hire.

Preferred Requirements: