Radiation Therapist

OSF HealthCare; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Radiation Therapist to support daily patient flow at the Radiation Oncology location. You will assist with treatment planning, prepare treatment rooms, position patients and deliver prescribed doses under physician guidance.

The role requires knowledge of radiation therapy procedures, equipment operation and patient care, plus licensure in Radiation Therapy and ARRT registration or registry within 6 months of hire. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation.
• Strong patient communication and care skills.
• Ability to interpret treatment prescriptions and assist in treatment delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily patient flow in Radiation Oncology.
• Prepare treatment rooms and position patients for therapy.
• Deliver prescribed doses and support treatment planning and execution.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Patient care

Education

Radiation Therapy program completion

Job description

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $51.21/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Radiation Therapist will assist with the daily patient flow of the Radiation Oncology clinical location, evaluate/develop new process for patient care, and assisting with other activities to improve Radiation Oncology operations. According to established procedures, assists physicians by treating patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients and administers treatments. Monitors patients during therapy sessions in order to ensure patients' comfort and to observe changes in patients' condition. Simulates patient treatment according to the treatment plan and delivers prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. Designs and constructs custom treatment devices for individual patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

License/Certifications:

• Current Radiation Therapy license issued by IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety AND ARRT Radiology registered or successful completion of ARRT Radiology registry within 6 months of hire.

Experience:

• Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation, and of physics and patient care techniques at a level acquired through an approved program in radiation therapy technology, usually lasting one year beyond radiography training. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, allied health personnel, and other Medical Center personnel when explaining procedures and gathering and exchanging patient-related information. Analytical skills necessary in order to provide accurate care instructions to patients, interpret physicians' prescriptions for treatment course and effectively duplicate treatment plan.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.