Job Description
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City seeks a Radiation Therapy Technologist to deliver safe, accurate radiation treatments in our leading Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this on-site role, you will operate linear accelerators, position patients, verify treatment plans, and maintain detailed clinical records while collaborating with oncologists, physicists, and nurses. You'll support compassionate, community-focused care in a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, with opportunities for development and participation in cutting-edge therapies focused on meaningful patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed radiation therapy treatments safely and accurately
- Operate and maintain linear accelerators and related radiation equipment
- Position patients and verify treatment setup using imaging and immobilization devices
- Review and follow radiation treatment plans and dosimetry instructions
- Monitor patients' responses, report side effects, and provide basic education
- Maintain detailed and accurate treatment records in the EMR and oncology systems
- Collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and nursing staff
- Adhere to safety, infection control, and radiation protection standards
- Participate in quality assurance checks and equipment safety procedures
- Support a compassionate, patient-centered care environment
Required Skills
- Radiation therapy treatment delivery
- Linear accelerator operation
- CT simulation and image guidance (IGRT)
- Patient positioning and immobilization
- Radiation safety and protection
- Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
- Oncology patient care techniques
- Dosimetry plan interpretation basics
- Quality assurance procedures
- Infection control and clinical safety protocols
