Radiation Therapy Specialist II — Oncology

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) in Chicago, IL seeks a Radiation Therapist II in Radiation Oncology to perform and coordinate radiation therapy procedures under supervision. The role supports the simulation, dosimetry basics, patient positioning, and treatment verification.

The position requires Illinois licensure in radiation therapy, ARRT board certification, and a year of experience, plus AHA BLS CPR.

Qualifications

• Licensure in radiation therapy technology as required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board certified.
• One year (12 months) of full-time work experience in radiation therapy.
• Current/valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Chief Technologist in the simulation of treatment.
• Transmits simulation procedures to the treatment machines to assure accurate reproduction of the treatment area.
• Positions patients in proper orientation to the simulator using immobilization devices and treatment aids.
• Assists the treatment planning team in basic calculations of radiation dosage and dosimetry.
• Explains the treatment procedures to the patient and answers questions.
• Maintains daily records and documents of each patient's treatment; ensures charts are complete and up-to-date.
• Performs weekly verification of patient treatment site for ongoing accuracy.
• Maintains treatment rooms through daily machine warm-up and documentation.
• Performs proper billing procedures in accordance with departmental policies.
• Assists in orientation and training of Radiation Therapist I and II; may perform initial setup checks.
• Performs other related duties and participate in special projects.

Education

IEMA licensure in radiation therapy technology

ARRT Board certification

AHA Basic Life Support CPR Certification

Job description

University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) in Chicago, IL seeks a Radiation Therapist II in Radiation Oncology to perform and coordinate radiation therapy procedures under supervision. The role supports the simulation, dosimetry basics, patient positioning, and treatment verification.

The position requires Illinois licensure in radiation therapy, ARRT board certification, and a year of experience, plus AHA BLS CPR.