Senior Radiation Therapist II – Oncology (On-Site)

University-of-Illinoi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) in Chicago, IL seeks a Radiation Therapist II in Radiation Oncology to join a fast-paced clinical team.

Responsibilities include assisting in simulation, transferring procedures to treatment machines, patient positioning, dosimetry support, patient education, and maintaining treatment records. Requires ARRT certification, at least 1 year of radiation therapy experience, and BLS CPR certification. On-site role with 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required for Radiation Therapist II.
• One year of full-time radiation therapy experience.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Chief Technologist in the simulation of treatment.
• Transmits simulation procedures to treatment machines to ensure accurate reproduction of the treatment area.
• Positions patients in proper orientation to the simulator using immobilization devices and treatment aids.
• Assists in basic dosimetry calculations by gathering information and measurements.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients and answers questions.
• Maintains daily treatment records and documents, ensuring charts are complete and updated.

Skills

ARRT board certified

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 join a fast-paced clinical team.

Responsibilities include assisting in simulation, transferring procedures to treatment machines, patient positioning, dosimetry support, patient education, and maintaining treatment records. Requires ARRT certification, at least 1 year of radiation therapy experience, and BLS CPR certification. On-site role with 40-hour week.