Radiation Therapist $10,000 Sign-On BonusShawnee, KS

Radiation Therapist

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has been providing faith-based, whole-person care to the Kansas City community since 1962. Our team members, physicians, and volunteers extend the healing ministry of Christ each day through dedication to clinical excellence and uncommon compassion.

As the largest health care provider in Johnson County, we touch lives throughout our community at our locations in Lenexa, Shawnee Mission, and South Overland Park, and through our main campus AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, which includes a cancer center, six physician office buildings, and an associate child-care center. We're also proud to have more than 30 specialized physicians serving at 15 primary and urgent care locations.

Joining our team means joining an important mission to serve others but can also serve your family well. Our team members enjoy superior health benefits, Magnet Recognition, tuition reimbursement, a generous Paid Days Off plan, and support in achieving your personal health goals through our Associate Wellness Department.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind, and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam, and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Monday - Friday; scheduled based on patient volume. Variable 8-hour between 7:00AM - 5:00PM

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

The community you'll be caring for: At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

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.

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.

Category: Cancer Institute

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25020874

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.