All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development  
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
•          Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s 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: Part-time

Shift: Days; Two or Three 9-hour shift Monday - Friday. rotating days according to volume/staffing needs. 

Location: 9301 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204

The role you’ll 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 you’ll bring to the team:

Provides quality patient care and maintains daily assigned duties:

-       Reviews and implements plan of care according to physician orders and prescriptions

-       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.

Develops and maintains effective relationships by providing compassionate, helpful, and empathetic care:

-       Addresses, interacts, and provides timely and accurate information to patients and families in a respectful manner.

-       Educates and responds to patient requests with an explanation of intended action and follow through.

-       Elicits feedback from patients and families regarding satisfaction with care.

Maintains a safe and caring physical environment that promotes quality patient care throughout the entire patient encounter:

-       Upholds practice standards required by The Joint Commission.

-       Performs and documents patient assessments and interventions according to department policies.

-       Maintains a safe and clean patient care environment.

-       Participates in quality assurance (QA) processes including daily QA procedures and energy outputs.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Qualifications required:

• 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   

Qualifications preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 Years of Position-Related Experience

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.

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