Radiation Therapist - Precise, Compassionate Cancer Care

Riverside Healthcare; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 50,971 - 67,502; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare's Radiation Therapy team at the Cancer Treatment Center delivers prescribed radiation therapy under a radiation oncologist, ensuring safe and accurate treatment with compassionate patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will position patients, perform CT simulations, operate linear accelerators, conduct QA, monitor for side effects, educate patients, and assist in treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Current and valid Radiologic Technologist license in Illinois.
• ARRT certification.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy to patients using linear accelerators, ensuring precise targeting.
• Position patients based on treatment plan using immobilization devices for accuracy.
• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment; perform QA and warm-up procedures.
• Perform CT simulations, mark isocenters, and coordinate with imaging systems.
• Monitor patients during treatment and report any adverse reactions to the oncologist.
• Educate patients and families about the radiation therapy process and side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians, dosimetrists, and staff on treatment planning and adjustments.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and logs; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

EHR proficiency

Compassionate care

Multitasking

Medical equipment

EHR systems

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Illinois Radiologic Technologist license

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Tools

EHR software

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Riverside Healthcare's Radiation Therapy team at the Cancer Treatment Center delivers prescribed radiation therapy under a radiation oncologist, ensuring safe and accurate treatment with compassionate patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will position patients, perform CT simulations, operate linear accelerators, conduct QA, monitor for side effects, educate patients, and assist in treatment planning.