Radiation Therapist - Full-Time, Patient-Centered Oncology

Northwestern Medicine group; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Radiation Therapist for Radiology Oncology in a full-time day shift. You will deliver prescribed radiation treatments, verify daily doses, position patients, and ensure accurate documentation and safety during the treatment course.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Radiologic Technology with board certification in Radiation Therapy, IL licensure, ARRT and BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent (Radiologic Technologist with advanced training and board certification in Radiation Therapy)
• IEMA licensure in Medical Radiation Technology (Illinois)
• ARRT certification
• AHA BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation treatment to the patient.
• Verifies treatment daily and cumulative treatment dose.
• Positions patients using patient specific devices created in the simulation procedure.
• Monitors patient throughout entire duration of treatment delivery process.
• Acquires treatment imaging per the prescription.
• Matches daily imaging with reference image and applies resultant shifts prior to treatment.
• Maintains complete and accurate treatment delivery records.
• Reports and documents treatment deviations in accordance with department policy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent (Radiologic Technologist with advanced training and board certification in Radiation Therapy)

IEMA- Illinois Emergency Management Agency in Medical Radiation Technology licensure

ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technology certification

AHA BLS- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Radiation Therapist for Radiology Oncology in a full-time day shift. You will deliver prescribed radiation treatments, verify daily doses, position patients, and ensure accurate documentation and safety during the treatment course.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Radiologic Technology with board certification in Radiation Therapy, IL licensure, ARRT and BLS.