Staff Radiation Therapist
Company: University of Kansas Health System
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Title Staff Radiation Therapist Bell
Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: JOB SUMMARY The
Radiation Therapist, under the direction of a radiation oncologist,
uses the process of ionizing radiation to treat cancer patients. Is
responsible for collecting relevant patient information and using
this information to plan a patient's treatment. Responsibilities
and Essential Job Functions - Demonstrates the ability to select
appropriate immobilization and positioning aids for simulation and
treatment. - Performs simulations for tumor localization. -
Accurately delivers the prescribed course of treatment to
pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, under the direction of a
radiation oncologist and supervisor. - Provides patient education
and monitors patients for treatment-related reactions and
complications. - Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment
parameters into electronic medical record or paper medical record.
- Performs verification films and/or digital images according to
treatment plan. - Utilizes diode dosimetry and TLDs for dose
verification. - Accurately fabricates custom blocks and molds. -
Accurately completes simple monitor unit calculations and
accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan. - Practices
and enforces all radiation safety requirements, monitors equipment
for compliance with standards, detects malfunctions and makes
appropriate response. - Retrieves patient information and images as
needed for simulation and treatment. - Updates treatment room
supplies and linen as needed. - Assumes "on-call" responsibilities
as assigned. - 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 -
Radiation Therapy Technical/Professional Training/Degree, certified
Preferred Education and Experience - Bachelors Degree in
science-related field - 1 or more years experience in an
out-patient setting or hospital. Required Licensure and
Certification - Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS)
(Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) - Radiation
Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Registered Radiation Therapist in the state of Kansas, if
applicable Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-40625 Important
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 asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu. - Employment with
the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing
to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the
agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can
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