Radiation Therapy Specialist — Per Diem, Day Shift

Advocate Aurora Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Sherman Hospital in Illinois seeks a Radiation Therapist for a per diem, day-shift position. You will administer treatments per physician prescription, coordinate with the oncology team, and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic chart.

The role emphasizes patient safety, imaging verification, and high standards of care within Radiation Oncology. The job requires ARRT or registry-eligibility, an IDNS license, and BLS certification, with a Radiation Oncology certificate or an

Qualifications

• ARRT registry-eligible or ARRT license.
• IDNS license.
• BLS Certified.
• Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or Associates degree in Radiation Therapy Technology.

Responsibilities

• Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in accordance with physician prescription and plan.
• Maintains treatment records and documents changes in the treatment chart.
• Operates imaging and treatment planning tools and verifies field sizes.
• Performs daily QA checks and ensures safety and cleanliness of the treatment area.
• Educates patients on treatments, side effects, and self-care as appropriate.

Skills

Team player

Empathy with patients

Computer knowledge

Education

Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or Associates degree in Radiation Therapy Technology

Tools

On Board Imaging (OBI)

Job description

Advocate Sherman Hospital in Illinois seeks a Radiation Therapist for a per diem, day-shift position. You will administer treatments per physician prescription, coordinate with the oncology team, and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic chart.

The role emphasizes patient safety, imaging verification, and high standards of care within Radiation Oncology. The job requires ARRT or registry-eligibility, an IDNS license, and BLS certification, with a Radiation Oncology certificate or an