Staff Radiation Therapist

Staff Radiation Therapist at Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Full time, day shift with occasional weekend day. Accountable for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose of radiation for treatment of cancer; positions patients; assists physicians; participates in special treatment delivery options such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery; performs CT simulation; documents treatment data; maintains radiation safety.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose of radiation for treatment of cancer; Positions patients in accordance with setup instructions and ensures proper immobilization; Assists physicians with procedures by making recommendations regarding technical limitations; Monitors and evaluates patient symptoms to determine when to withhold treatment and confer with physicians; Schedules patients for outpatient appointments; Participates in special treatment delivery options such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery; Performs CT simulation techniques when assigned; Provides instruction and supervision to students participating in clinical program; Calculates treatment units according to prescription and parameters; Assesses treatment plans and setups and executes them; Takes weekly verification films of all areas being treated; Maintains radiation safety and protection; Maintains audio and visual contact with patients during treatment; Wears appropriate monitoring device to detect personnel exposure; Monitors equipment operations and reports malfunctions; Documents all pertinent treatment data in patient's radiation therapy records; Enters charges into IMPAC computer system; Monitors patient charts to ensure blood counts and other tests are ordered and recorded; Stays abreast of new advances in radiation therapy

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology; Knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities; Experience with linear accelerators, simulators and communication skills; CPR certification; ARRT license, or ARRT registry eligible and required to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire date; The ARRT License within 6 months of hire is a condition of continued employment; Active license from the State of Illinois IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety; Ability to communicate with patients; Ability to lift heavy weight requirements according to DOL definitions; Ability to work under stressful conditions and situations; Ability to work safely with Radiation; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Nice to have

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program