Radiation Therapist –PRN

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer radiation therapy and collaborate with medical staff. This PRN position involves preparing patients, delivering treatment as per physician’s plan, and maintaining necessary equipment and records. Candidates must have an accredited degree in Radiation Therapy and required certifications.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions

Paid Days Off from Day One for FT/PT positions

Student Loan Repayment Program

Mental Health Resources and Support

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiation Therapy.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Credentialed in BCLS from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body.
• Delivers treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintains detailed records of therapy sessions.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiation dosage administration

Equipment maintenance

Education

Graduate of accredited educational program in Radiation Therapy

BCLS - Basic Life Support Provider

ASRT - Radiation Therapist credential

Job description

Job Description - Radiation Therapist –PRN (25014437)

Job Number: 25014437

Description:

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Paid Days Off from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: As Needed PRN

Shift: Vacation and sick coverage; Clinic is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Location: 120 N OAK ST, Hinsdale, 60521

The role you’ll contribute:

Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions, noting on the patient's chart such information as the area treated, the radiation dosage, equipment control settings, the patient's reactions, and the total amount of radiation received to date.
• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.

Qualifications:

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiation Therapy required.
• One year of experience preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• ASRT - Radiation Therapist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) required.
• RAD THER - Radiation Therapist, Registered credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred.

Job details:

• Department: Radiology/Imaging
• Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes