Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care through precise radiation therapy techniques. You will work under the supervision of the System Manager, ensuring adherence to clinical policies while providing compassionate care. The organization is committed to professional growth, offering a supportive environment with various benefits, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives and advancing your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Pathways for Growth

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a candidate for ARRT (R) certification.
• Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• IEMA licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Simulates treatment set-ups and performs dosimetric calculations.
• Delivers ionizing radiation as prescribed by the oncologist.
• Assists in patient care and adheres to policies.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Care

Dosimetric Calculation

Varian Equipment

ARIA EMR

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Position: Radiation Therapist
• Hourly Pay Range: $37.47 - $58.08. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Location: Edward and Elmhurst Hospital - Naperville and Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time | 40 hour/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm - no weekends or holidays

What you will do:

• Simulates treatment set-ups, performs dosimetric calculation, and accurately delivers ionizing radiation as prescribed by the radiation oncologist while working under general supervision of the System Manager, Radiation Oncology.
• Assists in patient care and management.
• Adheres to clinical, technical and operational policies and procedures.

What you will need:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• Certification: At a minimum, must be a candidate for ARRT (R) (American Registry of Radiological Technology) (Radiology Therapy) certification.Must successfully complete certification exam and be registered within one year of start date into position.
• Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association
• License: IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency) licensure
• Experience: previous experience with Varian equipment and previous experience with ARIA EMR, preferred.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.