Radiation Therapist II - UI Health, Radiation Oncology

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Employees at this level administer radiation therapy to patients and assist the chief therapist in the implementation and coordination of special procedures within the department. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisors and from Radiation Oncologists.

Requirements

Licensure in radiation therapy technology as required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board certified
One year (12 months) of full-time work experience in radiation therapy comparable to a Radiation Therapist I level of this series.
Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) 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 appropriate immobilization devices and treatment aids
Assists the treatment planning team in basic calculations of radiation dosage by gathering information and measurements (e.g., patient's thickness, beam energy, tumor depth); interprets formulas and tables necessary to perform dosimetry calculations
Explains the treatment procedures to the patient and answers any questions
Maintains daily records and documents of each patient's treatment; ensures that charts are assembled in a timely manner and contains appropriate information (e.g., set-up photographs, field photographs, face photo, test results, etc.); reviews and documents port film on a daily basis
Performs weekly verification of patient treatment site to ensure ongoing accuracy
Maintains treatment rooms through daily machine warm-up and documentation procedures (e.g., report equipment functioning, maintain inventory, restock supplies)
Accurately performs proper billing procedures in accordance with departmental policies
Assists in and monitors the orientation and training of Radiation Therapist I and Radiation Therapist II; may perform initial set-up checks on complex patients for Radiation Therapist I and Radiation Therapist staff.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.