Radiation Therapist

UROPARTNERS LLC; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading urology group in the Midwest as a Radiation Therapist. In this role, you will administer radiation therapy treatments, ensure patient safety, and maintain high standards of care. Enjoy a supportive work environment with no nights or weekends, and a sign-on bonus for full-time positions.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience preferred.
• ARRT Registered- (T) Radiation Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers accurate radiation therapy treatments using a linear accelerator.
• Coordinates patient’s daily radiation therapy appointments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in Clinical Information Systems

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Mosaiq

MS Office

Job description

Description:

Join our dynamic team! PRN, Full Time, and Part Time available!

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS available for full time!

NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, NO OBSERVED HOLIDAYS!

Work Location: 2600 Patriot Boulevard (Unit J) Glenview IL, 60026

Why join us?

UroPartners, part of Solaris Health, is the largest urology group in the Midwest, providing advanced urologic care by some of the most renowned physicians in the State of Illinois. UroPartners is made up of a team of over 90 providers and 37 locations across Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. With its own centralized independent advanced pathology lab with three pathologists, a dedicated urologic ambulatory surgical center, three linear accelerators with five full-time radiation oncologists, an in-office drug dispensary, a centralized billing office and an IT department, UroPartners is able to provide nearly the entire gamut of urologic care in a coordinated fashion to improve patients’ well-being.

Position Summary

The Radiation Therapist uses ionizing radiation producing equipment to administer accurate radiation therapy treatments according to the radiation oncologist’s prescription and plan. They will assist in the simulation of patients, enter and maintain information in the clinic’s information managements system and perform warm-up and quality assurance procedures on the treatment unit. The Radiation Therapist provides compassionate patient care and education.

Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers accurate radiation therapy treatments utilizing a linear accelerator; aids in patient simulation
Accurately set treatment parameters
Record proper documentation of all treatments and procedures.
Performs daily QA and warmup procedures.
Scheduled daily treatments and other appointments.
Monitor’s patient’s well being over treatment and provides patient education when needed.
Observe patients for evidence of complications and report to physician as appropriate.
Coordinates patient’s daily radiation therapy appointments and CT Scans
Handle daily and weekly filming for treatment purposes and verification.
Maintains clean and organized work environment.
Responsible for professional development and continuing education.

Educational Requirements

Required: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) is preferred

Experience

One (1) to two (2) years’ experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

ARRT Registered- (T) Radiation Therapy
IEMA Licensed
BLS for the Healthcare Provider

Additional Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following general knowledge

Proficiency in using clinical information systems, Mosaiq preferred
Basic knowledge of radiation therapy equipment and procedures
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Basic knowledge of MS Office products and other relevant computer programs
Familiar with medical terminology
Ability to work well individually and in a team environment.