Radiation Therapist

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 53,905 - 70,546; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time on day 1

Generous time-off benefits

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Rockford, Illinois is hiring a Radiation Therapist to assist in the daily patient flow of Radiation Oncology. This role involves administering treatments, monitoring patients, and designing custom treatment devices.

The ideal candidate will have a current Radiation Therapy license and ARRT Radiology registration, along with strong interpersonal and analytical skills. This is an hourly position with competitive pay and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Radiation Therapy license and ARRT Radiology registration.
• Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation is required.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily patient flow in Radiation Oncology.
• Treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation.
• Monitor patients during therapy sessions.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Current Radiation Therapy license

ARRT Radiology registered

Job description

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

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.

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

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:

• 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.
• Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation, 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 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 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.