Part-Time Radiation Therapist - Patient-Centered Care

Northwestern Medicine group; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Radiation Therapist for part-time work at the NMH Cancer Center. The role involves delivering radiation therapy and simulations, ensuring accuracy and compassionate care under physician guidance, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include ARRT eligibility, graduation from a JRCERT/AMA approved program, and CPR certification. The position emphasizes adherence to safety and infection control standards within a patient-centered

Qualifications

• ARRT certification or eligibility; if hired without ARRT, must obtain within 3 months of starting.
• Graduated from JRCERT/AMA approved course in Radiation Therapy Technology, resulting in certification or eligibility for ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• CPR Basic Life Saver certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
• Demonstrates overall knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment.
• Prepare supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment.
• Assesses patient pain interfering with treatments. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Rooms patients and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physician, and/or direction of an RN/LPN. Records medical histories.
• Prepares patients for treatments and considers specific patient needs; administers care according to individual age and abilities.
• Adheres to CDH Environment of Care policies. Maintains infection control standards for treatment/procedure rooms and areas where patient care services are delivered. Cleans, disinfects, changes linen etc.

Skills

ARRT certification

CPR certification

Education

JRCERT/AMA approved course in Radiation Therapy Technology

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Radiation Therapist for part-time work at the NMH Cancer Center. The role involves delivering radiation therapy and simulations, ensuring accuracy and compassionate care under physician guidance, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include ARRT eligibility, graduation from a JRCERT/AMA approved program, and CPR certification. The position emphasizes adherence to safety and infection control standards within a patient-centered