Radiation Therapist Full time

Northwestern Medicine; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Radiation Therapist to join the team for a split 1st/2nd shift, typically 11:30 AM–8:00 PM, in Warrenville, IL. The role involves preparing patients, operating treatment equipment, and ensuring safety and accuracy under physician supervision.

The candidate will work closely with a radiation oncology team, handle patient records, and adhere to regulatory standards. A accredited program graduate with ARRT licensure or eligible is required, with a BS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• IEMA/IDNS in Radiation Therapy Technology. New graduates need within 3 months of graduation.
• ARRT Licensure or eligibility for licensure. New graduates need within 3 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
• Demonstrates overall knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment.
• Prepare supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment.
• Assess patient pain interfering with treatments. Make appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Rooms patients and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physician, and/or direction of an RN/LPN. Records medical histories.
• Prepares patients for treatments and considers specific patient needs; administers care according to individual age and abilities.
• Adheres to all departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures. Maintains infection control standards for treatment/procedure rooms and areas where patient care services are delivered. Cleans, disinfects, changes linen etc.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program

Bachelor of Science (preferred)

Job description

Description

This role is a split between 1st and 2nd shift, typically 1130-8PM

The Radiation Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
• Demonstrates overall knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment.
• Prepare supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment.
• Assess patient pain interfering with treatments. Make appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Rooms patients and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physician, and/or direction of an RN/LPN. Records medical histories.
• Prepares patients for treatments and considers specific patient needs; administers care according to individual age and abilities.
• Adheres to all departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures. Maintains infection control standards for treatment/procedure rooms and areas where patient care services are delivered. Cleans, disinfects, changes linen etc.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• IEMA/IDNS in Radiation Therapy Technology. New graduates need within 3 months of graduation.
• ARRT Licensure or eligibility for licensure. New graduates need within 3 months of graduation,

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.