Radiation Therapist

silvercross; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Other voluntary benefit plans

PTO and Sick time

401(k) plan with a match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation and participate in planning for patients receiving radiation therapy. You will provide direct patient care with a professional demeanor in sensitive situations.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program, ARRT certification, and an active IEMA license, with experience on Varian TrueBeam and ARIA or Vision RT preferred. Strong patient care and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• ARRT certification is required.
• Active license with the IEMA.
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam and ARIA/Vision RT is preferred.
• Strong patient care, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism and sound clinical judgment in patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Administers ionizing radiation and participates in radiation therapy planning.
• Provides direct patient care with appropriate clinical demeanor.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

ARRT certification

IEMA license

Tools

Varian TrueBeam

ARIA

Vision RT

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve...and for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.

Summary:

Administers ionizing radiation and participates in the planning of patients receiving radiation therapy. Provides direct patient care and must demonstrate appropriate clinical demeanor under sensitive circumstances.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
• Active license with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
• Working knowledge of Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator and associated software applications, including ARIA and Vision RT preferred
• Strong patient care, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and sound clinical judgement in a patient-centered environment
• Minimum of 2 years experience preferred. CPR.

Work Shift Details:

Days, Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm but may vary based on patient volume and department needs.

Department:

RADIATION ONCOLOGY JT VENTURE

Benefits for You

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$32.81 - $41.83

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.