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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

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:** Full-time

**Shift** : Days variable 8-hour shift:

0700-1530 or 0730-4:00 or 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00

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

The role you’ll contribute:

The Lead Radiation Therapist will be required to perform the duties of a radiation therapist and administer targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. They will accomplish the administration of targeted doses of radiation in a safe, effective, efficient, legal and professional manner. They will assist in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculate actual treatment dosages, and prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection. In conjunction with the manager, the Lead Radiation Therapist will provide leadership and guidance in identification, analysis, and resolution of clinical and programmatic problems. They must have the ability to resolve process problems among team members. The Lead Radiation Therapist will support the manager in many complex projects and have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

+ Maintain all essential job functions of the Radiation Therapist

+ Provides supervision and direction to staff and effectively communicates with manager regarding staff performance issues or changes to protocols

+ Utilizes critical thinking to resolve problems.

+ Seeks to generate alternative solutions to problems/barriers.

+ Acts as a point person for peers to provide guidance and direction in real-time clinical and team decisions.

+ Department Patient Satisfaction Champion.Leads by example and provides staff coaching. Treats all staff fair and equitably.

+ Works in collaboration with the Clinical Manager and assists in the annual job evaluation process within modality.

+ Assists with onboarding and training of new staff.

+ Assists staff with procurement of equipment and supplies.

+ Continually evaluates existing processes and workflow for ongoing process improvement.

+ Works with staff on AQ, QI and CQI.

+ Oversees equipment quality control.

+ Maintains JCAHO, OSHA, NCR EPA and State standards always.

+ Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decisions and works with department leaders to action.

+ Acts as a resource/liaison for the manager, physician, and physicist in decision making process.

+ Provides back-up to the manager in conducting weekly team huddles

+ Follows SMMC standards of behavior.

+ Provides back up to the manager in coordination of care for surgical patients and delegates appropriately.

+ Provides backup to the manager for department charge reconciliation and staff scheduling

+ Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per manager/director.

+ Supports unit and organizational Process and Quality Improvement and participates as assigned.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Qualifications required:

+ Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program

+ 3 plus years of Radiation Therapy experience

+ Kansas LRT State License

+ American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

+ BLS Certification

Qualifications preferred:

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ 1 plus years of Lead Position 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.

**Category:** Cancer Institute

**Organization:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25019141

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.