Per Diem Radiation Therapist — Precision Cancer Care

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to provide high-precision treatments for oncology patients on a per diem basis in Chicago, IL. You will work with the radiation oncology team to ensure accurate delivery and QA while utilizing ARIA/Truebeam systems.

Requirements include ARRT certification, ARIA/Truebeam experience, and a strong commitment to patient safety and education. Per Diem schedule, dayshift, with a competitive pay rate around $43.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology.
• ARRT certification required.
• Two years’ experience as a radiation therapist preferred.
• Experience with ARIA and Truebeam.
• Cyberknife and HDR experience preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS card required.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to educate other staff. Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation therapy treatments and function as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team in order to provide quality care to our patients.
• Demonstrate competency to deliver a planned course of radiation therapy accurately and safely.
• Use appropriate machine settings to deliver treatment while visually monitoring the patient and treatment console during treatment.
• Take verification images and check treatment plans and parameters prior to initial treatment.
• Report any deviations in treatment plan to appropriate channels and perform QA activities.

Skills

2 years experience

Educate staff

Independent

Education

ARRT certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited school of radiation therapy technology

AHA BLS card

Tools

ARIA

Truebeam

Cyberknife

HDR

Job description

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to provide high-precision treatments for oncology patients on a per diem basis in Chicago, IL. You will work with the radiation oncology team to ensure accurate delivery and QA while utilizing ARIA/Truebeam systems.

Requirements include ARRT certification, ARIA/Truebeam experience, and a strong commitment to patient safety and education. Per Diem schedule, dayshift, with a competitive pay rate around $43.00 hourly.