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

• Career Development

Schedule: PRN 7:30am-4pm 

Shift : As needed

The community you’ll be caring for: Advent Heath Cancer Institute Hinsdale Hospital Illinois, 120 N. Oak St

The role you’ll contribute: The role of the Radiation Therapist is to administer safe and compassionate radiation treatment to cancer patients according to the plans prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the safety of the patient and for observing and documenting any reactions to treatments. The Radiation Therapist is also responsible to maintain equipment and follow all safety regulations regarding radiation exposure.

The value you’ll bring to the team

· Capable of handling various aspects of the job simultaneously while maintaining a calm outward appearance.

· Possesses/demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes, location of emergency equipment and method of activation.

· Maintains radiation protection standards for patients, employees and self, according to ALARA principles.

· Operate radiation producing equipment according to department and vendor guidelines to deliver radiation therapy as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.

· Understands the mechanics of specific disease and treatment planning and be involved in the verification of these factors.

· Performs duties in compliance with universal precaution, infection control, medical records charting/documentation and patient safety requirements.

· Produce treatment setups within acceptable parameters on a daily basis.

· Review Radiation Oncologist change requests in treatment setups and implement changes.

· Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care/needs of the patients.

· Verifies lab work prior to treatment; obtains approval prior to treatment if lab values are below the recommended ranges specified by the Radiation Oncologist.

· Report malfunctions/discrepancies in equipment output or performance and any potential error regarding patient treatment/setup to Chief Therapist and/or Medical Physicist.

· Reviews and documents consistency check for new starts/field reductions/boosts.

· Identify the treatment volume, duplicating the simulation films and treatment plans.

· Rotate through simulator, accelerators, and HDR; able to perform assigned duties in each, including QA performance.

· Observes symptoms/reactions to treatment and reports to RN and/or Radiation Oncologist.

· Demonstrates teamwork approach by assisting coworkers in expediting processes to ensure efficient & effective workflow in the delivery of quality care.

· Responsible for radiation therapy staff

· Provides staff training and coverage when necessary

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

REQUIRED:

· State of Illinois Radiologic Technologist (Radiation Therapy Technologist) license

· ARRT(T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Radiation Therapy certification

· BLS-CPR certification required

· Minimum A.S. or B.S. graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapist program

PREFERRED:

· Minimum two (2) years hospital 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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