Radiation Therapist

Hugh Chatham Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Radiation Therapist to ensure precise delivery of prescribed radiation doses for cancer treatment. You will position patients per setup instructions and assist physicians with procedures and equipment limitations.

The role requires ARRT licensure or registry eligible with licensure within 6 months, CPR certification, and experience with linear accelerators and simulators. Strong communication and patient safety are essential, with occasional weekend scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities.
• Experience with linear accelerators and simulators.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation dose accurately.
• Position patients and ensure proper immobilization for accurate treatment.
• Assist physicians and discuss technical limitations of equipment.
• Monitor patient symptoms and withhold treatment as needed; consult physicians.
• Schedule outpatient appointments; assist with brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery.
• Perform CT simulation when assigned; supervise students in clinical program.

Skills

ARRT license/registry

CPR certification

Experience with linear accelerators

Experience with simulators

Strong communication skills

Education

ARRT approved Radiation Therapy program

Job description

Department

37303 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Oncology: Radiation

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Day shift; occasional weekend day

Pay Range

$41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities

Accountable for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose of radiation for treatment of cancer 4) Positions patients in accordance with setup instructions and ensures proper immobilization to accurately deliver the radiation dosage to the proper site. 5) Assists physicians with the various procedures by making recommendations, suggestions with regard to technical limitations of equipment and/or patients and the ability to successfully administer therapy. 6) Monitors and evaluates patient symptoms of clinical importance to determine when to withhold treatment and when to confer with physicians. 7) Schedules patients for outpatient appointments. 8) Participates in special treatment delivery options such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. 9) Able to perform CT simulation techniques when assigned 10) Provides instruction and supervision to students participating in clinical program.

• Monitors patient’s weight on a weekly basis and notifies registered nurse of significant changes.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. 1) Calculates treatment units according to prescription and parameters. 2) Assesses treatment plans and setups and executes them 3) Takes weekly verification films of all areas being treated. Compliance with State and Accrediting Organization requirements in regard to radiation safety and protection, to protect patients and staff. 2) Maintains licensure and demonstrates evidence of. 1) Attends scheduled in-services to review safety practices. 3) Maintains audio and visual contact with the patients at all times during the treatment. 4) Wear appropriate monitoring device to detect personnel exposure. Responsible for monitoring equipment operations and reporting of any malfunctions or peculiarities to ensure proper function prior to treatment of patients 1) Monitors output of equipment and beam devices on a daily basis. 2) Maintains a log of equipment malfunctions. Documentation of all pertinent treatment data in the patient’s radiation therapy records and obtains any needed information for its completion 1) Enters charges into IMPAC computer system as procedures are performed. 2) Completes daily documentation of each patient’s treatment in computer/paper chart 3) Monitors patient charts to ensure that blood counts and other tests are ordered and recorded Stays abreast of new advances in the field o radiation therapy 1) Reads professional literature as it relates to the field of radiation therapy. 2) Attends professional society meetings, training courses and in-services to maintain knowledge and skills
• Education/Experience Required: Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: 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. Failure to meet this requirement will result in termination of employment. Active license from the State of Illinois IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 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 *This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.